ANHAD: A WAY OF LOOKING

Two visually impaired artists offer an imaginative exploration of the world through their perspectives. Moving beyond conventional sight, the film shifts the gaze inward - revealing an uncharted sensory landscape that challenges how we perceive and understand reality.

The film breaks the dichotomy of ableness and imagines how artists make sense of the world. Challenging different concepts and basic understanding of the world, the artists take us on a journey to confront a new reality that might have not been thought about otherwise.

Anhad touches on the ancient Indian concept of Navaras - the nine fundamental emotions that form the essence of human experience. Using this framework, the film reflects on the complexities of contemporary Indian society, drawing from personal narratives and broader socio-political realities.

As the artists navigate their surroundings, relationships, and inner lives, Anhad becomes more than a portrayal of individual resilience. It is a meditation on the boundless nature of human imagination and the many ways in which we construct meaning in the world. Through their vision, the film redefines seeing - not as an act of the eye, but of the mind and soul.