Para athlete Pavan Kasse to direct film for festival

Para athlete Pavan Kumar Kasse, a national medallist, is embarking on a new journey as a filmmaker. His film concept has been approved by the Superfest Disability Film Festival, scheduled for 2028. This festival is organized by San Francisco State University and the San Francisco Disability Cultural Center.

Pavan, who trains at the Sports Authority of India's National Centre of Excellence in Gandhinagar, believes every person with a disability has a story to share. His film aims to foster societal respect and dignity towards individuals with disabilities. He is currently seeking financial support and has begun writing the screenplay.

The 16-year-old suffered an electric shock at age four, resulting in the amputation of his right hand. His athletic journey began in Class VI, and he has since achieved state and national para sports medals. Pavan's interest in cinema was sparked in Class X, leading him to study filmmaking and research notable directors.

In addition to his athletic and cinematic pursuits, Pavan is academically driven. He successfully cleared the Common Law Admission Test in 2026 with a high rank and is concurrently pursuing BA-LLB and BA Public Policy degrees, both of which include filmmaking as a subject.