Meghna Gulzar Urges Truth and Sensitivity in Real-Event Films

Meghna Gulzar makes films about real events.

She says filmmakers should tell these stories truthfully.

She also says painful events must be handled with care.

Showing suffering only to shock or entertain people can be wrong.

Filmmakers should think about how their choices affect the story and its subjects.

Sometimes, leaving out a graphic detail is the more respectful choice.

Gulzar believes that being able to show something does not mean it must be shown.

Her main rule is to stay true to the story while treating difficult experiences sensitively.