Aditi Balan Instagram – These are a few pictures from a look test we did for an anthology in Tamil. I loved working on this project. We shot this in a small village called jalitthupatty in Salem and I had gone a few days earlier to interact with the ladies there. They mostly did agriculture ( I’d go with them in the morning to pluck arali poo which then goes to the market). The women there were so strong and outspoken. When I’d asked about one of their alcoholic husband , (its not even funny how many women I’ve met working as household help who crib about this issue) their response to it was rendu saaatu saatina adanguvanga ma.
These women would make wire koodais and give each other just like that. One of those days when I had a break, I sat with them and learnt the art of making those koodais. Someday I’d like to get these women to sell those in the market. (Now that the koodais have come in fashion.) It is therapeutic like crotchet but extremely time consuming.
You know, these are some of the things I’m grateful for. My work takes me to places , meet new people , meet women who inspire me and also a chance to learn new skills.
Unfortunately, along with so many other films that are made and never see the light of the day , this one didn’t release either. I really hope it does someday.
Thank you @yaazhifilms @balajivembuchelli @karthik_muthukumar @sugitathangavelu @senthuransai @pragadeeswaran.muthukumar @gridaranmkp and everyone else in the team for this wonderful opportunity. | Posted on 02/Aug/2024 14:28:09
