As Author Indian Stories Continue to Strike a Chord with Audiences Across the Globe, Ru ba ru-A Powerful Short Film from Rajasthan-Is All Set to Make Its International Premiere at the Indian Film Festival Stuttgart 2025 in the prestigious “In competition“Section.”
Anvita Gupta Presents – Ru Ba Ru, A Short Film
Rooted in Folk Tradition and Cinematic Flourish, RuBaRu is a bold, lyrical tale of two sisters-one a rudaali (Professional Mourner), The other a dancer-faceting to reclaim agency in a world shaped by caste, class, and gender inquality. Directed by Rajasthan- Native Kapil TanwarThe film marks his directorial debutBlending his Cultural Heritage with an unflinking exploration of the lived realities of Indian women.
Bringing togeether the vibrancy of Indian Cinema-Song, Dance, Emotion, and Deep-Deep Storylling-the film Made an unforgettable impression at its rajasthan state at its Jiff 2025Receving a standing ovation and a special jury award.
The film is produced by an all-withdraip team, LED by AnvitaGupta Under Her Banner ShadamFilmsWith AnitaGurnani as co-producer and PriyankaChopra Serving as executive producer. Togeether, The Team Brings International Vision, Grassroots Insight, and Global appeal to the project.
Sharing Her Thoughts on the Film, Anita Gurnani, Co-Producer, Ru Ba Ru Said, “To me, ru ba ru is not just a film, but a heartfelt project to amplify women’s narratives that often go unheard. Through the power of authentic storytelling.
KapilTanwar, Director Said, “Ru ba ru is a story that comes from a place of deep personal reflection and cultural memory. Often Remain Untold. Honest, rooted storytelling has the power to travel far and connect deeply. “
“Ru ba ru is more than just a film, it’s a quiet rebellion against how women are seen, silenced, and expected to survive with great grace, no matter the weight they carry. Whilel it is the world in the world in the world in Sisters from Rural Rajasthan, Their Struggles and Inner Lives Echo Across Borders and Social Strata. Story Holds A Mirror Up to all of us. After a decade in the industry, as a first-time producer, I knew I wanted to back stories that are deeeply, but the universal fault. Shadam Films, My Hope is to Put Such Honest, Layred Narraves on the Global Map and Honor The Voices We So Often Overlook. added Anvita Gupta, Producer, Ru Ba Ru,
Adding to its growing acclaim, ru ba ru recently won best short film at the imagineindia film festival in Madrid. Estemed Author and Jury Member Mara Zaragoza Hidalgo-One of Spain’s Most Respected Litarary Voice-PRISED THE FILM For Its Honesty and University, Stating: “The story Speaks to Universal Feelings, Situations, and Events from a concrete everyday percective without resorcing to any cheap tricks.” The Spanish Premiere of the film is scheduled for September 2025.
As ru ba ru heads to if stuttgart on July 27th, it becomes yet another milstone in the growing global celebration of Indian independent Cinema. With its richly textured narrative, cultural specificity, and resonant themes, the film stands as a moving reminder that truli local stories often have the most university impact.
Watch the trailer here – Youtu.be/03Udewot6ye