We all need to be looked at with humanity: Deepa Mehta on 'I am Sirat'| Meenakshi Shedde & TIFF 2023

Legendary director Deepa Mehta has returned to making documentaries after decades, and with 'I am Sirat', she is introducing Sirat, a trans woman from Delhi, to the world. Told entirely from Sirat's point of view and without any filters, the documentary sheds light on the plight of living a double life. In conversation with film journalist and critic Meenakshi Shedde, the documentary star Sirat Taneja and director Deepa Mehta share how creative control was surrendered during the making, protecting the subject, and more.
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Cinematography and reporting: Meenakshi Shedde
Editing: Manisha Issa Das
Executive producer: Mexy Xavier
A Forbes India production
Meenakshi Shedde is an independent film critic, journalist and curator. She pre-selects Indian, South Asian films for the Berlin International Film Festival and Toronto International Film Festival, based in Mumbai.