Baida - personal thoughts on the film

Watched #Baida - directed by Mayur Mahapatra and Siddhant Swaroop and produced by Mayur Mahapatra. The film stands out with its found-footage style, fresh framing, and natural performances that keep you engaged. While there are some areas where personally I might’ve had different preferences, the film’s energy and intent more than make up for the serious effort the team has put. Indie filmmaking is never easy, especially in a region where the industry is holistically yet to onboard the evolution bandwagon. And getting a film like this onto the big screen is no small feat! But it's these kinds of experiments—pushing boundaries with form, style, and presentation—that will help grow Odia cinema. And hence "Baida" adds itself into the list of few experimental Odia films created in the last decade. If you can, catch it on the big screen! Your support will only fuel more daring projects and surprises from Odia cinema. Let’s show some love to these bold creatives! 🎬🍿 Many congratulations to the entire team of BAIDA - Sulagna Mohanty, Shubhangi Harichandan, Sai Shresth, Rajesh Mohanty, Sidharth, Shakti Swaroop Dwibedy, and others. Best wishes!