Priyanka Chopra, renowned for her versatility across various domains, has added another feather to her cap. Joining as an executive producer for the Oscar-nominated documentary To Kill A Tiger, her involvement comes as Netflix secures global distribution rights for the film. Expressing her excitement on Instagram, Chopra shared her pride in being part of the project, directed by Nisha Pahuja.
She highlighted the film's powerful narrative, which revolves around a father's relentless pursuit of justice for his daughter within the legal system. Hailing from Jharkhand herself, Chopra revealed a personal connection to the story, being deeply moved by the father-daughter bond depicted in the documentary. She expressed anticipation for audiences worldwide to experience the poignant tale, resonating with themes of love, determination, and justice.
Priyanka Turns Executive Producer For Oscar-Nominated 'To Kill A Tiger'
Once again a proud moment for Indians as another India-set documentary is nominated for the 96th Academy Awards in the Best Feature Documentary Film category. To Kill A Tiger is directed by Delhi-born Nisha Pahuja, also an Emmy-nominated filmmaker based in Toronto.
To Kill A Tiger is set in a small village of Jharkhand and navigates the story of Ranjit who is seeking justice for his 13-year-old daughter who was abducted and brutally gang-raped by three men in Jharkhand. But the battle for justice continues as the survivor's family grapples with the aftermath.
To Kill A Tiger: India-Set Documentary Nominated For Oscars 2024
To Kill A Tiger is a documentary that delves into the harrowing incident of the Jharkhand gangrape case and depicts the disturbing incidents surrounding the heinous crime against a 13-year-old minor girl in the village who was kidnapped and sexually assaulted by three men.
The story of the documentary highlights the challenges of the family following the crime, exploring the emotional journey of the survivor's family facing extraordinary hardships. It also explores a father-daughter relationship as they together fight against societal retributions.
The film's story follows the story of Ranjith who seeks legal action against his daughter's criminals who are arrested by police, however, his relief is shortlived when the villagers and leaders launch a protest against the family pressurising them to drop the charges.
The story navigates into themes around societal classism in Indian village systems, the ordeal of women and survivors after crimes against them, and complex family dynamics against the fight for justice in the rural set-up of India.
The official synopsis of the documentary reads: "To Kill A Tiger charts the emotional journey of an ordinary man facing extraordinary circumstances. A father whose love for his daughter forces a social reckoning that will reverberate for years to come."
The documentary had a theatrical release in North America which is a big accomplishment for a documentary that received wide applause for its bold approach in addressing a challenging subject matter and keeping the focus on advocacy of raising awareness.
Critically Acclaimed
The film had its premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival of 2022 and clinched the Amplify Voices Award for the Best Canadian Feature Film of the Year.
The documentary is backed up by a recognised star cast and executive producers including Indo-Canadian poet Rupi Kaur, British-Indian actor Dev Patel, and Indian-American actor Mindy Kaling.
TIFF on the documentary commented: "It's not easy to film love. In Nisha Pahuja's To Kill A Tiger, a father defends his daughter, and together they change a village, a country, and maybe the world."
In the director's statement,
Pahuja about her documentary said:
"The film was a record of a very painful time in their lives but it also captured the immense love and strength of an exceptional family who had nothing to be ashamed of and nothing to hide."
Oscars 2024 Nominations
To Kill A Tiger received 96th Academy Awards nominations for the Best Documentary Feature Film category. The film which was produced by David Oppenheim and Cornelia Principe has been nominated with four other documentaries The Eternal Memory, Four Daughters, Bobi Wine: The People's President, and 20 Days In Mariupol.
This nomination marks a significant milestone for Indian documentaries on the global stage, showcasing the country's rich storytelling talent and ability to tackle sensitive themes with depth and artistry.
The annual Academy Awards is scheduled to be held on March 10 with Jimmy Kimmel making a return as host for the second consecutive year at Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood in Los Angeles.
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