Zoya Akhtar has executive produced Shape of Momo, a Nepali-language Sikkimese film that released in theatres this week. | Bollywood

Shape of Momo, a Nepali-language film set in Sikkim, marks Tribeny Rai's debut as a feature filmmaker. The film releases in theatres on May 29.

Zoya Akhtar has executive produced Shape of Momo, a Nepali-language Sikkimese film that released in theatres this week. | Bollywood

Zoya Akhtar reflects on Bollywood's reliance on star power, highlighting the industry's lack of interest in projects without big names, despite her efforts to support indie films.

Filmmaker Reema Kagti talks to HT about backing Shape of Momo and the state of independent cinema in India. | Bollywood