Pooja, Sir by Deepak Rauniyar
Pooja, Sir
When two boys are kidnapped in a border town in Nepal, Detective Inspector Pooja is sent from Kathmandu to solve the case. However, upon her arrival, the brewing political unrest and violent protests throw her off course, compelling her to seek help from Mamata, a local Madhesi policewoman. By putting aside systemic discrimination and pushing through everyday misogyny, the women manage to solve the case—but at what personal cost? Inspired by real events which took place in Southern Nepal during the 2015 race protests.
Language: Nepali, Maithili, and Hindi with English subtitles.
About South Asia Now
A weekend of bold, contemporary films from across South Asia — curated by film producer, curator, and programmer Anu Rangachar. 9 compelling stories from 6 countries, brought together over 3 immersive days.
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Date: Jan 23-25, 2026
Schedule:
Friday, January 23, 2026
19:00 Dui Shaw (Ep 1 and 2) + Moshari by Nuhash Humayun
Saturday, January 24, 2026
11:00 Agent of Happiness by Arun Bhattarai and Dorottya Zurbó
15:00 Hollywoodgate by Ibrahim Nash’at
19:00 Tentigo by Ilango Ramanathan
Sunday, January 25, 2026
11:00 Pooja, Sir by Deepak Rauniyar
15:00 Rehana by Abdullah Mohammed Saad
19:00 Baksho Bondi by Tanushree Das and Saumyananda Sahi
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