Archive · 26 Sep 2025

Varsha Bharath on 'Bad Girl' and Representation in Film

Varsha Bharath on 'Bad Girl' and Representation in Film

Imagine a movie about growing up, like real life but in a story.

The director, Varsha Bharath, made 'Bad Girl' because she never saw herself on screen.

This movie, starring Anjali Sivaraman, is about a girl's journey from high school to adulthood.

The director felt lost and alone growing up and wanted to show girls that their feelings are okay.

Even though the events in the movie are made up, the feelings are real.

The film also touches on how people judge others and highlights societal issues.

The director also wants to shed light on casteism from a personal perspective.

It's a movie about being true to yourself and growing up.

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