Namrata to host the next Vartalaap-Conversations That Stay titled The Lives We Look At- A conversation with filmmaker and photographer Tathagata Ghosh
How do we see the people around us? What makes us pause and notice a particular face, gesture, or moment? And when we choose to tell someone else’s story, what does that ask of us?
For this edition of Vartalaap — Conversations That Stay, we welcome filmmaker and photographer Tathagata Ghosh for The Lives We Look At, an intimate conversation about observation, storytelling, representation, and all that lies beyond the frame.
Through glimpses of his films, a selection of photographs, and a conversation sparked by a social media post, we will explore the ways in which we look at other people’s lives and the stories we choose to tell. We will reflect on what it means to observe, interpret, and represent another person’s experience and on what may remain unseen, unspoken, or outside the frame.
About Tathagata Ghosh
Tathagata Ghosh is a filmmaker and photographer, and a Berlinale Talents alumnus. His work often engages with people from different social backgrounds, particularly those whose voices and experiences are less often heard. His short films have travelled to international film festivals and received recognition.
A filmmaker, photographer, and Berlinale Talents alumnus, Ghosh’s short films have travelled to international film festivals and received awards.
His body of work includes films such as If, Miss Man, Footprints, The Scapegoat, The Meat, and The Demon. His storytelling often turns its attention to people from diverse social backgrounds and lives that don’t always find their way into the frame.
He joins Vartalaap – Conversations That Stay for The Lives We Look At, a conversation hosted by Namrata [Editor, Cinephile, & Founder, Keemiya Creatives] on cinema, photography, observation, and the responsibility of telling someone else’s story.
About Vartalaap
Vartalaap is an online conversation series that brings writers, readers, artists and curious minds together for thoughtful, intimate exchanges. Designed as a space for questions, perspectives and shared discovery, each gathering goes beyond the conventional talk or masterclass. The conversations are live, unrecorded and held in a small group to encourage meaningful participation.
Event details
- Date: Saturday, 5 December 2026
- Time: 4:00 PM IST
- Venue: Online
- Participation: Free, with registration required
- Group size: Limited to 15–20 participants
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We invite readers, writers, artists, and anyone curious about stories, images, and the lives of others to join us for this conversation.
Saturday, 5 December 2026 | 4:00 PM IST | Online
Free to attend. Registration required.
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