Private Project

SIYA

Siya, who is sacrificing her dream of being a badminton champion for the sake of marriage and families, takes an earth shaking decision when she encounters a huge difference in expectations and reality.

  • Sarita Sah
    Director
    Phaguniya, The Notebook, Threshold
  • Sarita Sah
    Writer
    Phaguniya, Threshold
  • Krishna Kumar Mahato
    Producer
  • Sarita Sah
    Key Cast
    "Siya"
  • Renuka
    Key Cast
  • Sujita Sah
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    14 minutes 30 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    October 25, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    3,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Nepal
  • Country of Filming:
    Nepal
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Sarita Sah

SARITA SAH is a storyteller, who has been working as an actor, writer and director in films & theatre since a decade. She is more passionate to tell the stories of her community, which has not been told before to change to perspective the world towards it. She believes that story is one of the most powerful tools to bring change in the world. She has earned remarkable appreciation from her short films like ‘Phaguniya’, ‘The Notebook’ and 'Threshold', which has been screened and showcased in different national and international film festivals.

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Director Statement

In the scenario of my society, a female has to go through journey of several tolerance, just because she is female. I can't tolerate this behavioral phenomenon. This film 'SIYA' is a portrayal of my reaction to the society. I want females to dare to take decisions in their favor.