Film Hellaro is about suppression to expression

Scene from the film Hellaro

Scene from the film Hellaro Source: Supplied

Based on Gujarat's folk dance form, Garba, "Hellaro" focuses on self-expression of women. The film was honoured as the Best Feature Film at the 66th National Film Awards. Thirteen actresses from this film received Special Jury Award. This is the first Gujarati film to win both, Golden Lotus and Silver Lotus awards. Film's director Abhishek Shah talks with SBS Gujarati.



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