Even The Fire Knows

Dipanjali Khakhlary / Short Documentary / India / Hindi, Bengali / 17:53 / 2025

One of India’s few female cremators, in a male dominated profession, Tumpa Das challenges deep-rooted societal norms and restrictions with her bold spirit. She balanced grief and grit after losing her father. This documentary captures the resilience of fire’s daughter.

Cast & Crew:

Director: Dipanjali Khakhlary
Researcher : Aniket Sinha
DOP : Neeraj Kumar Goutam
Executive Producer : Anupama Achath Menon
Sound Recordist and Designer : Yukta Bisht
Editor : Mihika Sengupta
Sound mixing engineer – Aaron P Joy

Director’s Bio

Dipanjali Khakhlary is an emerging Indian filmmaker known for her work on short films and documentaries that explore themes of identity and social realities. Her work often features narratives from specific regions of India, focusing on underrepresented voices and experiences. Her films often focus on resistance, and the lived experiences of individuals and communities pushing against traditional boundaries.