Malli

Director: Santosh Sivan
NGOs: Balika Ashram, Mumbai Mobile Crèches, Smile and Udaan Foundation

May 21, 2011 | 11.30 am to 2.30 pm
M.C. Ghia Hall, Mumbai

The film Malli (1998), directed by Santosh Sivan revolves around the story of Malli, a poor girl who spends most of her time helping her family by collecting firewood, and playing games in a nearby forest with her deaf and mute best friend. Amongst her many dreams, her one main wish is to get herself a colourful dress to wear to a lively festival. However, during her quest she meets an old local storyteller, who shares with her a story of a magical blue stone that can cure her best friend’s muteness. With new horizons to pursue, she sets off to find this mysterious blue wishing stone.