Siddharth Singh, Garima Wahal on Dukaan heading to Yokohama Film Festival: 'It’s been a long process'

A still from ‘Dukaan’. Pic/Youtube

Directors Siddharth Singh and Garima Wahal feel their 2024 film, Dukaan, may be having its moment now. Centred on commercial surrogacy, the Monika Panwar-led drama has been selected for screening at the Yokohama International Film Festival that kicks off on May 1.

Singh revealed that Dukaan went through a multi-stage selection process before making the cut. "We were informed in early March that we had cleared a few rounds, but it was only on March 17 that we received confirmation of our selection. It's been a long process," he said.

Siddharth Singh and Garima Wahal. Pic/By Special Arrangement

After its limited release in April 2024, Dukaan has failed to land on any OTT platform. Believing that its absence on any streamer has led to the audience not discovering the film, co-director Wahal said, "The film is currently with Jio. It's a subject that can resonate with Indian audiences. After this recognition, we believe the film will finally get the OTT release it deserves."

May 4
When ‘Dukaan' will be screened