"The Male Gaze is a Constant Challenge for Solo Female Travelers: Roopa Rao"
When she made the much-acclaimedGantumoote, director Roopa Rao was clear that the story had to encapsulate the life’s journey of her protagonists. While fans of the film are still hung over its afte...
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Director Roopa Rao was adamant that her film Gantumoote should portray the journey of its protagonists. While fans are still deep in admiration of the film, Roopa has revealed details about her upcoming project, Gochara. Although she clarifies that Gochara is not a sequel to Gantumoote, she hints at a connection between the two films that viewers will discover for themselves. Roopa's inspiration for Gochara stemmed from her own introspective thoughts during her solo travels, where she noticed society's perception of women traveling alone. Through Gochara, Roopa aims to portray a woman's journey both internally and externally as she navigates through various experiences across India. She hopes that the film will empower women and challenge societal norms about women traveling alone.