A.R. Rahman on IFFI Silent Film ‘Gandhi Talks,’ Starring Vijay Sethupathi, Aditi Rao Hydari: ‘This Movie Is a Gift to the Composer’
variety.comNaman Ramachandran Zee Studios‘ “Gandhi Talks,” directed by Kishor P. Belekar, had a sold out premiere at the 54th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), Goa.
The cast includes Aravind Swami, Vijay Sethupathi, Aditi Rao Hydari and Siddharth Jadhav. The latter three actors were present at the premiere alongside the filmmakers and composer, the Oscar-winning A.R.
Rahman (“Slumdog Millionaire”). The dark comedy is dialogue free and the only aural language is the music by Rahman. “This movie is a gift to the composer,” Rahman said. “Kishor maintained his integrity, recognizing my creative role, allowing me the freedom to score.
I enjoyed the process, creatively reshaping whenever needed. This film is my showreel.” Sethupathi added: “The story traces a character’s evolution from seeking justice to discovering the Gandhi within.
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