The anticipation for the Oscars 2024 is building, and one film that has captured attention is To Kill a Tiger, directed by the talented Nisha Pahuja. The documentary is nominated for Best Documentary Feature, and as the awards ceremony approaches in March, lets delve into who Nisha Pahuja is and the remarkable journey that led her to this prestigious nomination. View this post on Instagram A post shared by GOLD HOUSE (@goldhouseco)Who is Nisha PahujaNisha Pahuja, the director and writer of To Kill a Tiger, hails from Delhi, India, but later shifted to Canada with her family in the 1970s. She pursued her studies in English Literature at the University of Toronto, setting the foundation for her future career in filmmaking. Nishas passion for storytelling and her unique perspective on Indian narratives have shaped her into a distinguished director in the Canadian film industry.Watch the trailer here:Notable Achievements and BackgroundNishas journey in the film industry began as a researcher on the CBC documentary Some Kind of Arrangement. Collaborating with Canadian filmmakers John Walker and Ali Kazimi, she gained valuable experience that would propel her into the spotlight. However, it was her 2012 documentary, The World Before Her, that brought her widespread acclaim. The film received numerous accolades, including being nominated for an Emmy.Her remarkable works also include the feature documentary Bollywood Bound and a three-part series titled Diamond Road, showcasing the depth and diversity of her storytelling abilities. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nisha Pahuja (@nishappics)About To Kill a TigerTo Kill a Tiger is a poignant documentary set in India, exploring the harrowing story of Ranjit and his relentless pursuit of justice after his 13-year-old daughter becomes a victim of sexual assault. The film sheds light on the challenges faced by Ranjit in a country where reporting rape is alarmingly frequent, and conviction rates are dismally low.The official synopsis describes Ranjits unprecedented journey in seeking justice, a decision that stands out in a society where such support for survivors is often unheard of. The documentary has already received acclaim, winning the Amplify Voices Award for Best Canadian Feature Film at the Toronto International Film Festival 2022.Praise and RecognitionNisha Pahujas directorial prowess has not gone unnoticed. The film has garnered praise from executive producers Mindy Kaling and Dev Patel. Mindy Kaling, in particular, has commended Nishas storytelling skills, calling her an “incredibly powerful storyteller” and describing the film as a triumph.In an Instagram post following the nomination announcement, Mindy expressed her pride, stating, TO KILL A TIGER NOMINATED FOR BEST DOCUMENTARY!! The director (and mother) of the film, Nisha Pahuja, has made the most moving and beautiful film about the strength of a family in the face of impossibly harrowing circumstances.
