Synopsis : Topic Description: An intimate discussion between the father-son combination of filmmakers from two distinct eras: the legendary Muzaffar Ali and the renowned filmmaker, his son, Shaad Ali. The conversation looks at the evolution of Indian cinema along with culture, juxtaposing the classic, deeply rooted, and poetic storytelling of the older era with the fast-paced, contemporary, and commercial sensibilities of today. It explores how shifting social and artistic contexts have influenced the narratives, aesthetics, and overall approach to filmmaking across the generations.
Moderator: Shaad Ali
Shaad Ali is a film director and screenwriter who works in Hindi films. He started his career as an assistant director to Mani Ratnam, and assisted him on the film Dil Se. He made his directorial debut under Yash Raj Films and Madras Talkies, with Saathiya. His filmography, which also includes Jhoom Barabar Jhoom and the sports biopic Soorma.
Speaker:Muzaffar Ali
Muzaffar Ali is an Indian filmmaker, fashion designer, poet, artist, cultural revivalist, and social worker. He is best known for his contribution to parallel cinema, most notably the 1981 classic, Umrao Jaan. He also directed and starred in the TV series Jaan-e-Alam. For his immense contributions to Indian arts and culture, he was honored with the civilian award, the Padma Shri.
Moderator :
Shaad Ali
Speaker/s :
Muzaffar Ali