‘Daayra’: Meghna Gulzar, Prithviraj on why their new film isn't about police brutality
Dubai: There's a moment in my conversation with Meghna Gulzar and Prithviraj where the actor stops mid-thought and says something that could double as the thesis of their new film: "The closer it hits to home, the grey starts taking shades of black and white. But in general, if you were to be objective about the conversation, the entire conversation purely exists in grey." That tension, between…
In an interview, Meghna Gulzar and Prithviraj discussed why their new film Daayra isn't about police brutality, but rather a police procedural. Gulzar emphasized that the film's objective is to present a grey area, where the audience is left to decide whether the actions of the police officer, Raman Kumar, were right or wrong. Prithviraj agreed, stating that there is no police brutality in the film, only a procedural investigation with decisions that are deliberately left unresolved.
The film's creators aim to spark debate and encourage viewers to ask questions after watching. Gulzar explained that the film's setting is region-neutral, aiming to be inclusive and unbiased. She also emphasized the importance of dynamic interpretation of laws, as what may be black and white for some could be grey for others, depending on their circumstances and perspectives.
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