30 Under 30: Filmmaker Shubhashish Bhutiani is a master of empathy

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[qt] To understand other people, all we need is empathy. I find a strong connection to my characters’ emotions. If the audience also feels the same, it goes beyond geographical boundaries[/qt]Bhutiani, 25, is now ready with his debut feature film, Mukti Bhawan, a comedy-drama that explores issues like death and relationships. He gets goosebumps when he recalls the 10-minute standing ovation the film got at the 2016 Venice International Film Festival, but is not surprised by its universal appeal. “To understand other people, all we need is empathy. I find a strong connection to my characters’ emotions. If the audience also feels the same, it goes beyond geographical boundaries,” he says.

Mukti Bhawan releases in India this April, but has already impressed critics worldwide. Actor Adil Hussain, who stars in the film, describes Bhutiani as “a rare combination of humility, wisdom and intelligence”. That speaks a lot for the promise he holds.

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