Avni, a curious young girl from a small village, refuses to accept a future without education. When she is denied her right to attend school, she takes matters into her own hands, using her determination and resourcefulness to challenge the barriers standing in her way. Her journey becomes an inspiring story of courage, hope, and a child’s unwavering belief in her right to learn.
Director Details
Tej Sisodia is a screenwriter and independent filmmaker based in Mumbai, India, who grew up in a small village in northern India. He wrote and directed Raakh and Avni, with Avni receiving its world premiere at the 25th Santa Fe Film Festival in 2025. His film Munna Ka Bachpan was released on JioHotstar in India. Sisodia is currently developing a film exploring the impact of climate change, particularly heatwaves, on working-class communities in India’s small towns. The project is produced by Naseeruddin Shah and Civic Studios.
