Anjali Nair (Anju) C. 141 has her first feature, which she has written and directed, being screened - British premiere - at TonguesonFire, The 8th Asian Woman Film Festival, London 10-31st March 2006. It is being screened on Sunday, 26th March at 20.00 at Watermans, 40 High Street, Brentford, TW8 ODS. Box Office: 020 8232 1010.
"KALYANI" India 2004/90 mins/Malayalam with English subtitles
Writer/Director: Anjali Menon (married name)
Cast: Sumitra, Venu Nagavally
KALYANI is the tale of Kalyani Menon, a chirpy middle-aged housewife whose world changes when her husband, a retired music teacher, passes away suddenly one afternoon.
Kalyani, who has devoted her life to her husband now, finds her world bereft of music and colour. But, fate intervenes through, Baiju, a young beggar boy, who comes to her door looking for food. Over time, the two strike a friendship despite an age and class gap. Kalyani realises that Baiju is much more worldly wise than she is and looks forward to his daily visits. However, her grown-up children do not approve and try to thwart this relationship. Nevertheless, it survives and it is Baiju who helps her learn how to live again and get her confidence back.