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Holi's Irony: Film Tackles India's Fairness Obsession
25 Feb
Summary
- Film explores colorism's subtle impact on self-worth.
- Director highlights racism's whispers in Indian society.
- Movie questions why color acceptance fades post-Holi.
A new film, "Rang Nahi Soch Badlo," is set to confront India's persistent obsession with fairness and the pervasive prejudices tied to skin tone, coinciding with the nation's Holi celebrations.
Directed by Deboprasad Haldar and produced by House of Vision Studios, the social drama delves into how colorism manifests not through explicit hostility but through everyday remarks and cultural conditioning. It follows a young protagonist whose confidence is chipped away by unspoken biases.
Haldar explained that societal racism is often perceived as loud, but in India, it frequently exists in subtle whispers, influencing beauty standards, matrimonial preferences, and perceptions of success.
The film aligns with the symbolism of Holi, a festival celebrating every shade, by posing a critical question: why does discrimination persist after a day of color acceptance? It aims to spark reflection on inherited notions of beauty and the emotional toll of prejudice.
"Rang Nahi Soch Badlo" will be screened at various short film festivals, deliberately highlighting the irony of societal attitudes towards complexion that often revert to bias following the festive season.
