Varsha Bharath's Bad Girl Wins NETPAC Award at IFFR
Varsha Bharath’s directorial debut, Bad Girl, has won the prestigious NETPAC (Network for the Promotion of Asian Cinema) Award at the International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) 2025. The film, presented by acclaimed filmmakers Anurag Kashyap and Vetrimaaran, initially received mixed reactions due to its bold themes but has now earned critical recognition. This honor places Bad Girl among notable Indian films like Nasir (2019), Naukar ki Kameez (1999), and Vidheyan (1995), which have previously won this award.
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Why in the news? | Varsha Bharath’s Bad Girl Wins NETPAC Award at IFFR |
Film Title | Bad Girl |
Director | Varsha Bharath |
Award | NETPAC Award (IFFR 2025) |
Producers | Anurag Kashyap, Vetrimaaran |
World Premiere | International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) 2025 |
Previous Tamil NETPAC Winner | Nasir (2019) |
Main Cast | Anjali Sivaraman, Shanthi Priya, Hridhu Haroon, Teejay Arunasalam, Saranya Ravichandran |
Music Composer | Amit Trivedi (Tamil Debut) |
Cinematographers | Preetha Jayaraman, Jagadeesh Ravi, Prince Anderson |
Editor | Radha Sridhar |
Controversy | Criticism for its portrayal of female sexuality and caste themes |
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