"Disappointed That Ram Ke Naam is Still Relevant": Anand Patwardhan on Janmabhoomi Movement Politics

This is part of The Wire’s series, ‘Flashback Ayodhya’. Today, The Wire’s Zeeshan Kaskar took an exclusive interview with the eminent documentary filmmaker, Anand Patwardhan. With a career spanning decades, Patwardhan has been a meticulous chronicler of India's evolving realities. From his early documentation of the anti-Indira agitations in 1974 to his recent work "Vivek," delving into the intricacies of post-2014 India, Patwardhan's films stand as poignant reflections of the nation's journey. However, one cinematic masterpiece that remains etched in the collective consciousness is "Ram Ke Naam." In this 75-minute documentary, Patwardhan skillfully unravels the complexities of the Ram Janmabhoomi movement in the 1990s, leading to the historic Babri Masjid demolition. As the nation braces itself for the inauguration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on January 22nd, "Ram Ke Naam" serves as an indispensable audio-visual document, offering profound insights into the political underpinnings of this significant event. Join us in this exclusive conversation with Anand Patwardhan about “Ram Ke Naam” and the Ramjanmabhoomi Movement. Join The Wire's Youtube Membership and get exclusive content, member-only emojis, live interaction with The Wire's founders, editors and reporters and much more. Memberships to The Wire Crew start at Rs 89/month.    / @thewirenews