I thought it was amazing that you managed to get so much in within those time constraints. I imagine it’s a difficult task, making films, and having to adhere to various constrictions based on funding and distribution (aspects all film makers struggle with, of course).

I think for independent female film makers, it’s an especially unique challenge. As you said, you were commissioned for a project on and about women, and I think that’s often the case for a lot of female directors. They are pigeon-holed or restricted to these ‘niche’ subjects (not saying that this is the case for you) and while I think that these type of films are very important, do you feel that you (or others) are unable to work under full creative freedom because of the nature of the film industry?

Radhika Bordia and I made a 58 minute documentary, ‘A Decent Samosa, Ya!’ which featured many more artists, notably, Kuljit Bhamra, Dhol Foundation’s Johnny Kalsi, Asian Dub Foundation and Raj and Pablo.

Punjabi Kudi is a drastically cut down version we made for a 20 minute TV documentary slot that wanted films on and about women. Both versions have been screened at various festivals.

I want to go on talking, but maybe more later.
Natasha Badhwar

Radhika Bordia and I made a 58 minute documentary, ‘A Decent Samosa, Ya!’ which featured many more artists, notably, Kuljit Bhamra, Dhol Foundation’s Johnny Kalsi, Asian Dub Foundation and Raj and Pablo.

Punjabi Kudi is a drastically cut down version we made for a 20 minute TV documentary slot that wanted films on and about women. Both versions have been screened at various festivals.

I want to go on talking, but maybe more later.
Natasha Badhwar