Archive · 27 Sep 2025
Diya Suriya's Documentary Debut: 'Leading Light'
Diya Suriya, daughter of actors Suriya and Jyotika, has made her directorial debut with a short film called 'Leading Light.'
The film, produced by her parents, focuses on women working as lighting technicians (gaffers) in Bollywood.
The documentary features interviews with three women.
It is currently screening at the Regency Theatre, aiming to qualify for an Academy Award.
The movie aims to shed light on the often-overlooked contributions of these women in the industry and is 13 minutes long.
Diya Suriya, daughter of Suriya and Jyotika, debuts as director.
Her film, 'Leading Light,' focuses on women gaffers in Bollywood.
The film is produced by 2D Entertainment.
The film is screening at Regency Theatre for Oscar qualification.
The documentary's runtime is 13 minutes.
- Who
- Diya Suriya directed the film, produced by 2D Entertainment.
- What
- A docu-drama titled 'Leading Light' about women gaffers in Bollywood is being screened.
- When
- Screening from September 26 to October 2.
- Where
- Regency Theatre, Los Angeles.
- Why
- The film is part of the Oscar Qualifying Run.
- Film Title
- Leading Light
- Director
- Diya Suriya
- Focus
- Women Gaffers in Bollywood
- Production
- 2D Entertainment
- Runtime
- 13 minutes
- Screening Location
- Regency Theatre, Los Angeles
- Screening Dates
- September 26 - October 2
