Bright Spark: A still from the movie Narmeen that's written and directed byu00a0FTII student Dipti Gogna

How different is Narmeen from other films based on Indo-Pak partition?
Of course, the backdrop is similar. But even in a similar background you can always find so many different stories. Narmeen is not a realistic film that has blood and gore but is a story of a mother's perception of partition in which she looses her daughter.
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It is the story about the loss of identity, humanity, and association, memories and attachment in the trying times of the divide.
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Do you prefer commercial or offbeat cinema?
It entirely depends on the content. I would ideally maintain a fine balance between commercial and hard-hitting films. Also, I don't believe in categories like commercial or offbeat cinema. But it's good that people experimenting with new subjects.

People are appreciating offbeat movies like Dev D and Gulaal, do you think this trend will work in the long run?
Of course. It's a welcome change and will be good for everyone. Also, it's interesting to see that the audience isu00a0 now open to all sorts of movies, which is in fact a very progressive thing to happen.

About Narmeen

It's a story of a woman called Noor who's traumatised by the death of her daughter during the pre-independence era.

As the partition draws closer, a Sikh man shifts to their neighbourhood along with his son. Gradually, Noor develops fondness for the boy but her attempts at befriending him are deliberately thwarted by the boy's father.