Indian filmmaker Sukant Goel’s feature film ‘Sahela’ explores love and loss
Indian filmmaker Sukant Goel recently released his feature film ‘Sahela’, which explores the themes of love and loss. Goel, who directed a short film called ‘Yaman’ a few years ago, considers ‘Sahela’ as a proof of concept for the feature film. Although the emotional core remains the same, the story, characters, and milieu of ‘Sahela’ are different from ‘Yaman’.
Cast and Plot
‘Sahela’ was shot in Australia and features a talented cast including Antonio Aakeel and Anula Navlekar in lead roles. The film follows the journey of Vir Oza and Nitya Behl, a young married couple residing in Western Sydney. They struggle with the weight of Indian familial expectations and gender norms until a critical breaking point leads Vir to disclose his true sexuality to Nitya. This revelation causes a disconnect between the couple, challenging their family’s cultural values and leading them on a path of self-discovery and transformation.
Goel’s Growth as an Artist
Goel describes his growth as an artist and a human being during the making of ‘Sahela’ as exponential. He is passionate about filmmaking and storytelling, and the experience of directing the film has invigorated him. He emphasizes the incredible team he worked with, including renowned sitar maestro Nialdri Kumar, Oscar-nominated sound designer Wayne Pashley, and Director of Photography Michael Mcdermott. Goel considers this film a great learning curve and a stepping stone in his artistic journey.
The Need for More Queer Narratives
Goel acknowledges the progress made in mainstream Hindi cinema and OTT platforms in depicting same-sex relationships. However, he believes that more art, literature, and cinema on queer narratives are needed. He urges society to embrace diverse perspectives and voices, regardless of whether they are cliched or abstract, mainstream or niche. Goel encourages the continuous fight for equality and representation in the arts.
Straddling Two Worlds
Having lived in both India and Australia, Goel values the diversity and culture of Mumbai and Sydney. He considers himself fortunate to have absorbed and witnessed the richness of these two cities, which has contributed to his growth as an artist. Goel’s multicultural experiences have shaped his storytelling and perspective.
The Future of Filmmaking
Goel, who studied film at Whistling Woods International in Mumbai, believes that practical, on-ground learning on a film set is more valuable than attending film school. He highlights the accessibility of resources such as YouTube for learning and suggests that shooting films on phones and submitting them to film festivals is a great way to start a career in filmmaking. Goel concludes by expressing his gratitude to his producers and mentor, who supported his vision and helped him bring ‘Sahela’ to life.
Summary:
- Indian filmmaker Sukant Goel’s feature film ‘Sahela’ explores the themes of love and loss, inspired by his previous short film ‘Yaman’.
- ‘Sahela’ was shot in Australia and follows the journey of a young married couple struggling with societal expectations and gender norms.
- Goel describes his growth as an artist during the making of the film and highlights the talented team he worked with.
- He emphasizes the need for more art and cinema on queer narratives, encouraging society to embrace diverse voices.
- Goel values his multicultural experiences and believes practical learning on a film set is more valuable than attending film school.
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