The Unknown Film Company • Independent Cinema
Roshni – Ray of Light
A Documentary Feature by The Unknown Film Company
Roshni lives in the land of the gods known as Dev Bhoomi and wants to travel to the land of illusions, Mumbai city known as Maya Nagari. Located at the foothills of the Himalayas the north Indian states of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand are known as the land of the gods.
The documentary is filmed entirely in the Kullu valley of Himachal Pradesh and Dehradun in Uttarakhand. It is an important film and immensely relevant for the times we live in today. It not only explores the spirit of the people who reside in the Himalayas but also portrays the sheer exuberance and untouched beauty of the place.
Featured Personalities & Voices
The documentary features Dr. Vandana Shiva; quantum physicist and ecologist. Dr. Om Kumar Sharma; sanskrit scholar and sanskrit school principal. Margaret Alva; former governor of Uttarakhand. Vidya Rao; Indian classical vocalist and literary writer, amongst others.
Dr. Vandana Shiva
Quantum Physicist & Ecologist
Global environmental philosopher and activist on biodiversity & seed sovereignty.
Dr. Om Kumar Sharma
Sanskrit Scholar & Principal
Vedic scholar expounding upon sacred Himalayan spiritual heritage.
Margaret Alva
Former Governor of Uttarakhand
Stateswoman and public leader reflecting on regional stewardship.
Vidya Rao
Classical Vocalist & Literary Writer
Hindustani classical exponent and artist exploring music & devotional poetry.
International Screenings & Academic Recognition
ROSHNI was invited to be screened by Boston University in Massachusetts for students in the Department of Modern Languages & Comparative Literature. It was invited to be screened at the University of Lausanne in Switzerland for PhD students, researchers, and teachers in the Department of South Asian Studies. It was selected to be screened at the Krakow Film Festival Market in Poland and at the Mzansi Women's Film Festival in South Africa. It was invited by the Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University) Varanasi to be screened for students as a part of the FMC Weekend (Film and Media Council).
Boston University
Dept. of Modern Languages & Comparative Literature
University of Lausanne
Dept. of South Asian Studies
Krakow Film Festival Market
International Industry Showcase
Mzansi Women's Film Festival
Annual International Showcase
IIT (BHU) Varanasi
Film & Media Council (FMC Weekend)
Full Cast & Crew Credits
Nazneen Bhatia
Anshul Adhikari
The Unknown Film Company
Independent Production
Nazneen Bhatia
Anshul Adhikari
Robbie Sanchez
Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Host a Screening at Your University or Film Festival
Following invited screenings at Boston University, University of Lausanne, and IIT BHU, we license high-definition educational and festival exhibitions worldwide.
Stream Roshni – Ray of Light in Full 1080p HD
Experience the complete 45-minute documentary with stereo cinema audio and English subtitles.