Nandita Das’s Zwigato takes a close look at the struggles of gig economy workers, who became a crucial part of our lives during the pandemic. Here are some behind-the-scenes images of Nandita and her team shooting the film.
Nandita Das with Kapil Sharma, who plays a food delivery executive in the film.
Kapil Sharma bikes through a crowd as Manas, who becomes a food delivery executive after losing his factory job during the pandemic.
Nandita on the sets with Kapil. Zwigato premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2022.
Nandita explains a scene to Shahana Goswami, who plays Manas’s wife Pratima.
Shahana wears a plain look as Pratima, a homemaker who takes up a job to support her family.
Nandita, Kapil and Sahana share a light moment between shots. Shahana had previously been directed by Nandita in the 2008 film Firaaq.