ThinkFest 2025: Salam Cinema

In this riveting conversation, visionary filmmakers Mira Nair (Monsoon Wedding), Saim Sadiq (Joyland), and Ahad Raza Mir dissect the power of regionally rooted storytelling with moderator Fifi Haroon. From preserving dialects and cultural tapestry to resisting homogenized narratives, they explore how authenticity shapes their craft. Hear first-hand how Nair’s vibrant Indian tapestries, Sadiq’s raw Lahori realism, and Mir’s nuanced regional portrayals challenge global cinema’s norms—while staying fiercely loyal to their roots. A must-watch for cinephiles craving films that breathe, bleed, and celebrate the soul of their landscapes.