Qutub Shahi splendour to shine at Cannes Film Festival
Hyderabad's Qutub Shahi heritage will be showcased at the Cannes Film Festival through the film Chand Tara, directed by Mohammad Ali Baig. The film, inspired by the legendary courtesan Taramati and Sultan Abdullah Qutub Shah, will have its trailer screened on May 18. This marks a significant moment for the region as it brings its historical narrative to an international audience.
- ▪Chand Tara is Mohammad Ali Baig's debut feature film.
- ▪The film is based on the story of Taramati and Sultan Abdullah Qutub Shah.
- ▪It has received recognition from the National Film Development Corporation and the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
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Hyderabad’s Qutub Shahi heritage is set to gain global recognition as filmmaker and theatre revivalist Mohammad Ali Baig takes the Deccan’s history to the prestigious Cannes Film Festival with his debut feature film, Chand Tara.The film has been selected for a trailer screening at the internationally acclaimed festival on May 18, according to a press release.Produced by the Qadir Ali Baig Theatre Foundation, Chand Tara is based on the legendary tale of 17th century courtesan Taramati and Sultan Abdullah Qutub Shah.
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