WOMB: Women of My Billion(2021)
A young woman, Srishti Bakshi embarks on a monumental journey, walking almost 4000km over 240 days, from Kanyakumari in the south, to Kashmir, in the North, along the way meeting and learning first hand about the experiences of many women from all corners of India. WOMB is a poignant and heart warming documentary exploring the social and political issues faced by women of today’s India. It is a unique testament to seemingly insurmountable challenges in these unprecedented times and the everyday sheroes who are battling to overcome.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video, Plex
- Theatrical Release
- 17 June 2021
- Director
- Ajitesh Sharma
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Rating
- 7.7/10
Storyline
A woman walks across India, covering nearly 4,000 kilometers on foot. Along her long journey, she meets many other women and hears their personal stories. The documentary shows the challenges women face and celebrates their strength.
“One woman's walk across India, sharing women's stories.”
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Trivia
- The film's title, WOMB, stands for 'Women of My Billion', referring to the female population of India.
- Srishti Bakshi walked an average of about 16 to 17 kilometers each day during her 240-day journey.
- The documentary was filmed entirely on location across India, capturing real-time interactions during the walk.
- Director Ajitesh Sharma followed the journey closely, often filming with a small crew to maintain intimacy.
- The walk aimed to raise awareness about women's safety and empowerment, inspired by national crime statistics.
- Bakshi's route from Kanyakumari to Kashmir covered diverse terrains, from coastal roads to mountainous regions.
- The film includes unscripted conversations with women from various economic and social backgrounds.