Makers who are expanding the Idiom and language of cinema

 
Within the realm of cinema, language barriers often stand as formidable obstacles, yet a select group of makers have skilfully surmounted these odds by making films that resonate with audiences across India. Here are six visionary makers who have created a new cinematic idiom that brings together various film industries, languages and narratives to create entertainment that is truly pan-Indian.

Karan Johar

Karan Johar is riding high on the success of 'Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani' and has a knack for churning out hits but his Dharma Productions has been supporting many fledgling writers and directors. He also co-produced Ritesh Batra's sleeper hit 'The Lunchbox' in 2013 and in 2015, distributed the Hindi versions of S. S. Rajamouli's epic 'Baahubali: The Beginning' and its sequel, 'Baahubali 2: The Conclusion,' originally made in Tamil and Telugu. He has also been adapting regional hits like Mani Ratnam's Tamil film 'O Kadhal Kanman' (as 'OK Jaanu,') and Nagraj Manjule’s Marathi blockbuster 'Sairat' (as 'Dhadak'). He has ingenious bridged the language gap for audiences and also supported good cinema across industries.

Creators of the recently hit series Taali starring Sushmita Sen & the duo behind the production house 'GSEAMS' have come a long way, transitioning from creating Marathi narratives for the big and small screen to achieving success in the Hindi mainstream entertainment industry. After crafting 17 Marathi hits, they have now delivered two resounding Hindi OTT hits like 'Rafuchakkar' and 'Taali.' The first was a conman thriller starring Maniesh Paul in a career-defining role and the second was headlined by none other than Sushmita Sen who essayed the story of transgender activist Shreegauri Sawant. The series directed by Ravi Jhadav won huge critical acclaim for Sushmita Sen's performance and the gritty and sensitive portrayal of the challenges faced by the transgender community. The duo seem determined to push the narrative and thematic envelope in Indian entertainment. Their other notable projects include- 'Samantar' -Season 1 and 2, 'Naxalbari', and 'Raktanchal'- Season 2.