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About IIHS Screens

Discover new cinematic worlds and connect with fellow film enthusiasts at IIHS Screens. This monthly series at IIHS Bengaluru City Campus in Sadashivanagar explores diverse films and sparks lively conversations about cinema.

For the February edition, we present Salaam Venky, a Hindi-language slice-of-life drama.

We will also host a special post-screening discussion with the the filmmaker — national award-winning director and actor Revathy.

Film Synopsis

This film tells the true story of Venkatesh, a young chess player battling Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). As his condition worsens, he fights a legal battle for euthanasia—seeking the right to donate his organs before they become unusable. With his mother and supporters by his side, his courageous journey sparks a powerful conversation on dignity, choice, and the legacy one leaves behind.

Also join a post-screening discussion with the filmmaker, national-award winning director and actor Revathy.

About the Director

Revathy is a National Award-winning director and actor known for her impactful storytelling across languages. Her directorial debut, Mitr, My Friend, won multiple National Awards and the Silver Peacock at IFFI 2002. She later directed Phir Milenge, a poignant film on HIV stigma, and the award-winning short Red Building Where the Sun Sets. Revathi continues to craft compelling narratives with social relevance.

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