Reality Check

Documentary Film Screenings  

An NCPA Presentation in collaboration with Cinema Collective

The Reality Check film series promotes and encourages documentary filmmakers in India, whose work reflects life and culture in the country today in a provocative blend of creativity and integrity.

Bhuri Gatha
Hindi Film (28 mins)

Bhuri Bai is a famous painter from the Bhil tribe of Jhabua in Madhya Pradesh. This biographical sketch explores the Bhil tradition and the emergence of Bhuri Bai on the contemporary art scene and showcases her journey to become the pioneer of the Bhil painting tradition. The film also explores her struggles as an artist who later got acclaim and recognition with the highest civilian honour, the Padma Shri, and inspired a whole generation of her time.

Producer: Madhya Pradesh Tribal Museum
Direction & Cinematography: Rajendra Janglay
Screenplay, Narration & Associate Director: Sudeep Sohni
Sound: Mrinalini Tewari

Bhajju Chitra Lok
Hindi Film (28 mins)

Bhajju Singh Shyam is one of the most important Gond painters in the contemporary modern arts scenario of the world. He is among the few artists who combine tradition and modernity in his paintings. The biographical film explores his journey of becoming a celebrated painter in the tradition of Jangarh Singh Shyam that not only places him as a fine artist but also a disciple who carry forward a legacy to generation while getting all the accomplishments and recognition during his journey from a small village to the wide world.

Producer: Madhya Pradesh Tribal Museum
Direction & Cinematography: Rajendra Janglay
Screenplay, Narration & Associate Director: Sudeep Sohni
Sound: Mrinalini Tewari

Mandal Ke Bol
Hindi Film (29 mins)

The film offers a keen look at one of the most primitive tribes of India, the Baiga, known for their tattoos and primal ways of life. The Baigas have succeeded in retaining their cultural identity in spite of a changing social milieu. The film is a visual narrative of the culture, beliefs and lifestyle of this intriguing ancient tribal community.

Producer: Madhya Pradesh Tribal Museum
Direction & Cinematography: Rajendra Janglay
Assistant Director: Nishant
Screenplay & Narration: Udeyen Vajpai
Sound: Hari Kumar M

The film screenings will be followed by a discussion. 

Admission on a first-come-first-served basis. NCPA Members will get preferential seating till 6.20 pm.