Alaav Film Screening and Discussion

Prof. Maharshi Vyas of the Department of Religious Studies will lead the discussion of the 2024 feature film “Alaav” with director Prabhash Chandra. 

Alaav, is the story of Bhaveen Gossain, a 63-year-old son, taking care of Savitri, his ailing 95-year-old mother in their home nestled in a quiet suburb of New Delhi, India. Bhaveen rarely steps out of his house as he is completely devoted to looking after his mother. From waking up in the morning until going to sleep, Bhaveen is the sole caregiver for his mother, Savitri.

The Hindu calls the film “an ode to the complex task of caregiving,” and the film had strong reception at IFFK 2025.