Megha Mathur Instagram – “I lived in a tribal village in Jharkhand to train for my role as Bidesi in Joram”
Actor Megha Mathur, an acting graduate from Shri Ram Centre for Performing Arts, Delhi, has been associated with theatre since 2014. She now works in the cinema, web series and theatre circuits of Mumbai.
She plays the role of Bidesi in ‘Joram’, a film by The Village at Makhijafilm and Zee Studios, with Manoj Bajpayee in the lead, and directed by Devashish Makhija.
Bidesi is the tech-savvy aide of a female tribal politician from Jharkhand.
In this conversation with eShe TV, Megha talks about the ‘back story’ that helped her make her character more authentic and convincing. She also talks about her aspirations for gender-conscious cinema in India.
About Megha Mathur:
Megha’s critically acclaimed first feature film, ‘Jhini Bini Chadariya’ (The Brittle Thread), directed by Ritesh Sharma, won the best debut film at the New York Indian Film Festival 2022.
She was awarded the best actress at the International Film Festival of Ahmednagar and received a special mention for her performance at the Bengaluru Bengali Kannada Film Festival 2023.
Her background in a rigorous theatre practice is the rich foundation for all that she does as a performative artist, constantly tapping into fresh perspectives and pushing her own boundaries with the craft of acting.
This is an excerpt from a longer panel discussion. View the entire discussion on YouTube @esheworld.
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