In Ayena (Mirror), filmmakers trace the lives of Ritu Saini and Faraha Khan, two Indian women who survived brutal acid attacks. The documentary walks alongside them in the aftermath, through scenes both ordinary and transformative, revealing how each woman meets the world with a mix of courage, grief, and grace.

The film avoids spectacle. Instead, it invites audiences into an unflinching, tender portrait of resilience. Shot with sensitivity and restraint, Ayena captures glances, gestures, and silences - those quiet moments where identity is being reshaped in real time. Presented by India Doc Project, the film moves through scenes of daily life, inner reckoning, and unexpected friendship—offering a deeply human look at trauma and recovery.

Director & Producer: Siddhant Sarin

Editor: Nilanjan Bhattacharya

Lithuanian Co-Producers: Arūnas Matelis, Algimantė Matelienė

South Korean Co-Producer: Sarah Kang