Art in Motion: Girish Kasaravalli on the Centrality of Women in his Cinema

Girish Kasaravalli is an internationally acclaimed filmmaker and a pioneer of Indian parallel cinema. With a career spanning over four decades, his films are known for their deeply human narratives, visual subtlety, and powerful portrayals of women. A four-time National Award winner for Best Feature Film, his works such as Ghatashraddha, Thaayi Saheba, Dweepa, and Kanasemba Kudureyaneri have received global recognition. Trained in film direction at FTII Pune, Kasaravalli’s cinema draws from Kannada literature, theatre, and everyday life, reflecting a distinct aesthetic rooted in realism and cultural depth.

Suresh Jayaram is a visual artist, art historian, writer, and curator based in Bangalore. He is the founder of 1Shanthiroad Studio/Gallery, a vital space for contemporary art and cultural exchange. With a background in art history and decades of experience in arts education, Jayaram’s practice spans installations, writing, and curatorial work. His interests lie at the intersections of art, memory, ecology, and urban history. As a cultural interlocutor, he brings a rich interdisciplinary perspective to conversations across art forms, including cinema, performance, and visual culture.