jai basantu singh: The most powerful stories come from worlds that cinema has not explored enough
TNN / May 28, 2026, 21:36 (IST)
With Satrangi: Badle Ka Khel, filmmaker jai basantu singh discusses bringing the rarely explored world of Launda Naach to the screen. Drawing from his childhood experiences in Uttar Pradesh, the director reflects on the themes of dignity, identity, caste and survival that shape the series. He also shares how silence, intimate camerawork and emotionally charged performances helped build the show's emotional landscape. Recalling a powerful sequence featuring Anshumaan Pushkar and Kumud Mishra, Jai explains why stories rooted in overlooked worlds continue to inspire his approach to filmmaking.