"We Were Always the Backdrop, Never the Hero" | Tribeny Rai on Northeast Representationš²
For years, stories from Northeast India were either overlooked or reduced to stereotypes.
Actor and filmmaker Tribeny Rai believes that is finally changing.
Speaking about her film Shape of Momo, Tribeny shares why she chose to shoot in her own village and tell the story in Nepali. For her, authentic representation isn't just about being seenāit's about becoming the hero of your own story.
"We have always been acting as a backdrop for other stories."
From the rise of regional cinema to the growing recognition of filmmakers from the Northeast, this conversation highlights a powerful shift in Indian storytelling.
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