Private Project

Namak (Salt)

It is a story, set in a fictitious place Kharpur, a small village of Rajasthan, where salt is produced in abundant quantity from a saline water lake. There is a perception about the village that there is salinity in its air and water and this salinity that is outside, gets accumulated within the people, which never ends.

  • Tanuj Vyas
    Director
  • Tanuj Vyas
    Writer
  • Tanuj Vyas
    Producer
  • Sachin Tailang
    Producer
  • Dhruv Sankhala
    Co-producer
  • Hemant Chhapoliya
    Co-producer
  • Arvind Joshi
    Associate Producer
  • Neeraj Pandey
    Associate Producer
  • Parmanand Ramdev
    Associate Producer
  • Nemi Chand
    Key Cast
    "Bhairu"
  • Pooja Joshi
    Key Cast
    "Durga"
  • Afzal Hussain
    Key Cast
    "Moruda"
  • Annu Kapoor
    Narrator
  • Dhruv Sankhala
    DOP
  • Tanuj Vyas
    Editor
  • Buddha Das
    Editor
  • Dhruv Sankhala
    Editor
  • Gyanendra Singh
    D.I. Colorist
  • Gaurav-Pratham
    Original Score & Music
  • Vinay Deshpande
    Sound Designer
  • Yukti
    Lyricist
  • Project Type:
    Feature
  • Genres:
    Thriller, Drama
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 14 minutes 29 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 24, 2020
  • Country of Origin:
    India
  • Country of Filming:
    India
  • Language:
    Rajasthani
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • First-Time Filmmaker Sessions @ Pinewood Studios
    England SL0 0HN
    United Kingdom
    July 26, 2020
    World Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Lift-Off Filmmaker Sessions @PinewoodStudios
    England SL0 0NH
    United Kingdom
    August 16, 2020
    Finalist
  • kalakari film fest
    Dewas, MP
    India
    May 1, 2021
    India Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Rajasthan International Film Festival
    Jodhpur
    India
    March 30, 2022
    Closing Film
    Best Film / Best Actor / Best Actress / Best Cinematography
Director Biography - Tanuj Vyas

Tanuj Vyas is an independent Indian filmmaker known for his work in writing and directing. Born on October 26, 1993, he has made significant contributions to the film industry through his production house, Legend DreamWorks. Vyas ventured into filmmaking with his directorial debut, "The Legend of Kabira" (2014), a short film that delves into the aspirations of a young child aiming for legendary status. His subsequent works include "Common Student" (2015), a political drama set in a university student union, "Jhoothe Taare" (2016), a children's drama influenced by the teachings of OSHO, and "Think Power" (2017), an experimental short film exploring human intelligence.

Vyas's films have received recognition on the international stage, with "Jhoothe Taare" being selected in eight international film festivals and "Think Power" in five. His feature film debut, "Namak (Salt)" (2020), a crime thriller drama in the Rajasthani language, garnered critical acclaim and won four awards, including Best Film, at the Rajasthan International Festival 2022. The film was released on the STAGE app Ott platform. Vyas's upcoming project is "DJ Marwar" (2024), a Rajasthani feature film that promises to further showcase his storytelling prowess and directorial skills.

In addition to his filmmaking ventures, Vyas has made significant contributions to the entertainment sector. He served as a Creative Associate and Executive Manager for renowned actor Annu Kapoor, contributing to various projects. Vyas also showcased his writing talent by crafting 48 episodes for India's top radio show, "Suhana Safar with Annu Kapoor", which aired on 92.7 Big FM.

Furthermore, Vyas held the position of Content Head at STAGE App, Rajasthan's pioneering OTT platform. In this role, he curated and presented content in diverse Rajasthani dialects, contributing to the platform's unique and culturally rich offerings. Tanuj Vyas's multifaceted career highlights his diverse skills and passion for storytelling across different mediums in the entertainment industry.

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Director Statement

“Crowdfunding isn’t about collections money. It’s about making something happen with a crowd of people who believe in something”
– Jozefien Daelemans. Charlie magazine – Founder.

Since my childhood, I have seen people collecting money in the name of religion, god, festivals, etc. For me, cinema is my religion and its celebration is my festival.

A 24 pages script, 2 digital cameras, guerrilla film-making, and 12 passionate cast-crew members, constituted an enthralling cinematic journey of 2 years 4 months 3 days.

We made it as 'El mariachi' got made...

The making of this film was not possible without the support and contribution of almost a hundred cinema lovers. Thanks to them, today, I'm extremely proud and excited to be able to represent an independent Rajasthani cinema in prestigious international film festivals.