Saba Azad's 'Bandar' Directed by Anurag Kashyap Premieres at TIFF

In September 2025, actress Saba Azad's latest film 'Bandar', directed by renowned filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, has made its way to the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). This global stage has hosted some of the most cutting-edge cinema in the world, and Saba is thrilled to be a part of it. "Being at TIFF is a dream for any actor. It feels surreal," she says, still soaking in the experience.

Saba's journey to 'Bandar' was driven by her desire to work with Anurag Kashyap, a filmmaker she has long admired. "I came on board for Anurag; I've wanted to work with him forever. We weren't given the script, so he truly was the singular driving force behind doing this film," she admits candidly. Despite the media attention on her personal life, Saba remains focused on her craft, stating, "I don't really spend time thinking about what others make of me."

Festivals like TIFF serve as an antidote to the noise, pulling focus back to the art itself. "Filmmaking is a collaborative medium and no one person is more important than the other within that setup," Saba explains. "Everyone is working towards the same end, the effective telling of a story. The kind of cinema coming to a festival like TIFF really puts the attention back on the story itself."