Vir Das celebrates all-Indian crew behind Netflix special: An Indian gaze of the world
'Film is film is film, story is story,' he wrote, pushing back on the assumption that Indian crews are any less capable. 'I used to secretly think, 'If they only knew about our films, and our concept of filmic colour, the visual = emotion of an Indian eye, this conversation would be a LOT shorter.'"With 'Fool Volume', Das says he finally reached a position where he could exercise full creative control, choosing not just what the audience sees, but who gets to create that vision."I've waited a long time to get to a position to control my crew entirely. For my product to not be a western gaze of India, but an Indian gaze of the world," he added.READ FOOL VOLUME REVIEW HEREThe special, which doesn't rely on flashy elements like sets, smoke machines, or strobe lights, uses minimalist aesthetics to achieve a striking visual identity. Das credits this to the talents of his all-Indian core team - with help from some American and British collaborators - and a post-production process rooted in Mumbai.As the global appetite for Indian content grows, Fool Volume not only puts Vir Das back in the spotlight — it also shines a light on the power and potential of Indian filmmaking talent behind the scenes. 'I'm very excited for them, and grateful to them,' he concluded.Vir Das: Fool Volume is currently streaming on Netflix.- EndsYou May Also Like
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