Archive · 3 Aug 2026
Gitanjali Angmo Urges Bollywood to Rediscover Epic Storytelling
Gitanjali J. Angmo, the wife of activist Sonam Wangchuk, watched Christopher Nolan’s new movie "The Odyssey" and liked how it tells a big adventure story.
She said that Indian movies could do the same and help people learn.
Bollywood, the big film industry in India, should try to make more epic movies.
A famous actor, Kamal Haasan, also said the film is a must‑watch and will bring a special show to Indian theatres.
The story also mentions Sonam Wangchuk’s hunger strike that led to the resignation of the Education Minister.
The movie is Nolan’s first myth‑based film and was shot in huge IMAX cameras.
Gitanjali J. Angmo praised Christopher Nolan’s film "The Odyssey" and urged Bollywood to revive epic storytelling.
She highlighted themes such as hero’s journey, dharma, destiny, exile, temptation, and homecoming as familiar to Indian imagination.
Kamal Haasan also praised the film, calling it a must‑watch and announcing a future ode for Indian theatres.
The article references Sonam Wangchuk’s recent hunger strike and the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
The Odyssey is Nolan’s first mythological film, shot entirely in IMAX and backed by Universal.
- Who
- Gitanjali J. Angmo, Kamal Haasan, Sonam Wangchuk
- What
- Praise for Christopher Nolan's film "The Odyssey" and a call for Bollywood to revive epic storytelling
- When
- 2024
- Where
- India, X (Twitter)
- Why
- To inspire Bollywood to use epic narratives to shape minds
- Film Title
- The Odyssey
- Director
- Christopher Nolan
- Release Year
- 2024
- Format
- IMAX
- Production Company
- Universal
