XI. Forbidden Tikka Masala (feat. Rahul Chaturvedi)

Why did the chicken cross the bridge? To meet with Jas on the other side! Joining him is Rahul Chaturvedi, the writer/director of a new short film called "Forbidden Tikka Masala." It is available to view now on Omeleto's YouTube channel. Make sure to check it out and leave comments (Rahul reads every single one). The film tackles what happens when an older South Asian woman and devout vegetarian accidentally eats chicken for the first time at her retirement party. It's a coming of old age flick unlike one you've ever seen. Rahul walks us through the making, from the idea's genesis and the casting of actress Baljinder Johal ("Beeba Boys," "Heaven on Earth"), to its successful festival run and now online release. We also discuss the process of discovering the comedy past the concept, and finding our artistic voices while doing so. In these quarantined times, it was great to be in the room together and talk shop with a fellow filmmaker. And if you're looking for more content like this, hit up B-Raja TV, your home for South Asian American entertainment!

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