Tara(2025)
Hindi23 mins
Tara (2025) is a 23-minute Hindi film directed by Ashutosh S. Shankar. Starring Sumali Khaniwale, Sankalp Joshi and Siya Malasi.
Director:Ashutosh S. Shankar
Mood:
emotionaldarkuplifting
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 28 June 2025
- Director
- Ashutosh S. Shankar
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 23m
Storyline
A young Dalit trans woman meets a singer at a party and feels a strong connection. Their budding romance makes her face the unspoken realities of her caste and identity.
“Love defies caste, but can it survive silence?”
Film Details
Rating
23Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date28 June 2025
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionaldarkuplifting
Themes
loveidentitycorruptionjustice
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencearthouse
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability4
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Cast & Crew
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Sumali KhaniwaleActor
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Sankalp JoshiActor
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Siya MalasiActor
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Ashutosh S. ShankarDirector
→Trivia
- The film's director, Ashutosh S. Shankar, is known for his work in short films and this is his first major feature-length project.
- The role of Tara was cast through an extensive search that prioritized finding a trans actor from the Dalit community.
- Several scenes were filmed in actual queer nightlife venues in Mumbai to capture an authentic atmosphere.
- The film's soundtrack includes original songs performed by the actor playing Aman, who is a trained vocalist.
- The screenplay was workshopped with input from Dalit and transgender rights activists to ensure respectful representation.
- The title 'Tara' is a common name in India, chosen to highlight the character's ordinary humanity amidst extraordinary struggles.
- Costume design for Tara subtly incorporates the color blue, often associated with Ambedkarite and Dalit pride movements.