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Interview with Film Director Janaki

Janaki

Janaki Vishwanathan is an Indian film director best known for her National Award-winning debut Tamil film Kutty which focused on the issue of child labour. Her second film, Kanavu Meippada Vendum, dealt with the issues faced by Devadasi women. Both were screened and acclaimed at several film festivals. Janaki spoke to RaySel when the world is set to celebrate the International Women Day (March 8).


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Janaki Vishwanathan is an Indian film director best known for her National Award-winning debut Tamil film Kutty which focused on the issue of child labour. Her second film, Kanavu Meippada Vendum, dealt with the issues faced by Devadasi women. Both were screened and acclaimed at several film festivals. Janaki spoke to RaySel when the world is set to celebrate the International Women Day (March 8).



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