Radha on Bengaluru Film Fest

On the other hand, set in Kolkata, Radha is an emotional ride about love and sacrifice between two distinct characters – an elderly woman (Radha) and a young boy, whom she nurtures and loves him with all her heart. Destiny made them grow apart with time, and thus begins the wait of the titular character to catch a glimpse of him who now stays in a different city.

The story weaves an invisible bond between two people, similar to that of Radha’s wait and ‘biraha’ for Krishna after he left her in Vrindavan according to the Hindu mythology.

Sharing his feelings on the win, Radha director Bimal Poddar said, “It is a great feeling to secure a place in the top three from India in the animation section; all the films selected for the competition were wonderful. Thanks to the Jury and entire BISFF team for considering our effort. And a big congratulations to the entire team of Radha.”

Radha represents an old, lonely lady from every household in present times where children leave their roots for a better prospect, career, and lifestyle. There is nothing wrong in it, but the older ones of the families are left alone and they have nothing else but memories of gone by days to fall back on.

A storyboard sketch from ‘Radha’

Radha is, thus, an ode to the ones who wait for back at home, and will continue to do so with love. And most times, ‘HOME’ is a pair of eyes or hands always ready to pick you up when you falter. Home is a person that makes everything worthwhile.

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