Archive · 5 Dec 2025
Nani Walker on Shakti and Nepal's Social Awakening
Nani Walker is a filmmaker from Nepal who made a movie called 'Shakti'.
This movie is about a single mother fighting for justice in Nepal.
It talks about big problems like caste and gender inequality.
The movie has been shown in many places, like the U.S. and India, and people really like it.
Nani says the movie is important because it makes people talk about these problems.
She wants to change old systems that hurt people and create a better future.
Nani feels connected to India because of their shared culture and spirituality.
She hopes her movie will help make the world a fairer place.
Nani Walker's film 'Shakti' premiered at the Heartland Film Festival in October and at IFFI Goa in December.
The film focuses on a single mother's fight for justice in Nepal, highlighting caste and gender inequality.
Walker emphasizes the importance of open dialogue about caste and sexual violence, which she describes as a global issue.
The film's release coincides with social and political uprisings in Nepal, aligning with themes of fighting corruption and seeking justice.
Walker plans to continue making socially conscious films, with projects in development in the U.S. and India.
- Who
- Nani Walker, Nepalese filmmaker
- What
- Discussion on her film 'Shakti' and its social impact
- When
- Recent, with premieres in October and December
- Where
- Heartland Film Festival (U.S.), IFFI Goa (India)
- Why
- To raise awareness about caste and gender inequality in Nepal and globally
- Film Title
- Shakti
- Director
- Nani Walker
- World Premiere
- Heartland Film Festival, October
- South Asian Premiere
- IFFI Goa
- Film's Focus
- Caste and gender inequality in Nepal
- Director's Connection to India
- Cultural and spiritual ties