| TITLE OF THE FILM | What Will People Say? (Log Kya Kahenge?) |
| DIRECTED BY | Rafina Khatun |
| LANGUAGE | Hindi, Gujarati (English subtitles) |
| YEAR | 2024 |
| COUNTRY | India |
| DURATION | 40 minutes |
| SPECIAL NOTE | Kolkata Premiere |
PRINCIPAL CREW & CAST
| WRITING & EDITING | Rafina Khatun |
| CINEMATOGRAPHY | Priyanka Biswas |
| LOCATION SOUND | Susmita Sinha |
| SOUND DESIGN & MIXING | Sabyasachi Pal, Soumya Chatterjee |
| MUSIC | Bensound (Betterdays) |
| PRINCIPAL CAST | Gulnaz Ansari |
ABOUT THE FILM
In Ahmedabad, where tradition clashes with modernity, 24-year-old RJ Gulnaaz defies societal norms to carve her own path. Despite lacking formal training, and facing scrutiny from her family and society, her determination leads her to community radio where she becomes a voice for the voiceless. Through her show Sharenama, she highlights injustices, fosters unity and challenges prejudice. Yet, amidst her activism, she battles for her own freedom. As a young Muslim woman daring to dream differently, she discovers the power of her voice, inspiring others to break free.
ABOUT THE DIRECTOR
Rafina Khatun, a Journalism and Mass Communication graduate from Calcutta University, is a filmmaker and editor focusing on women’s stories and social change. Her debut film, ‘A Journey to Home’ (2021), explores her family’s unfulfilled dreams. She contributed as an editor and community trainer at Drishti, Ahmedabad. Through her work, Rafina continues to tell stories that amplify unheard voices and challenge social barriers.
DIRECTOR’S STATEMENT
“As a Muslim girl myself, Gulnaz’s story resonates deeply with my own experiences of societal pressure and cultural expectations. I can sense Gulnaz’s fervent desire to enact change in our society. Yet, there are moments when she reflects on her own inability to transform her immediate surroundings. It is these moments of vulnerability that remind me of the complexities and struggles inherent in our shared journey.”
