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Ayena: Presented by India Doc Project & Films Aaj Kal
A documentary screening that follows acid attack survivors Ritu Saini and Faraha Khan as they rebuild their lives and reflect on what it means to survive, be seen, and begin again.
23 July 2025
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 screening included a conversation with the director, Siddhant Sarin.
Director & Producer: Siddhant Sarin
Editor: Nilanjan Bhattacharya
Lithuanian Co-Producers: Arūnas Matelis, Algimantė Matelienė
South Korean Co-Producer: Sarah Kang
Music: Gintaras Sodeika
Sound Design & Mix: Israel Banuelos
Color: Tomas Rugys
Main Protagonists: Ritu Saini, Faraha Khan