The documentary 'The Face of God' will present Jaipur's traditional Narsingh Leela and artist experiences on an international stage. Directed by Nandini Mittal.
The main focus of the film is not just the performance of Narsingh Leela. It depicts the personal journey of the artist who takes on the form of God.
Director Nandini Mittal has tried to understand through this film what changes occur within the artist while playing the character.
The film raises the question: when the mask becomes the identity, what happens to the human behind it?
This documentary has been prepared against the backdrop of Jaipur's walled city and its vibrant cultural traditions.
It is seen not just as a religious event, but as a living tradition passed down through generations.
Through conversations with artists and tradition experts, the film highlights its rituals and faith.
Visual artist Nandini Mittal is making her directorial debut with this documentary.
For her, this film is a deep personal experience connected to Jaipur and its cultural memories.
“Faith has always been a question for me. What is it that inspires us to believe in something we cannot see or fully understand? During this film, I was trying to understand that space between belief and experience where a person completely surrenders to something they cannot fully define. Perhaps that is where surrender begins.”
The film is produced by Pragya Rathore of K10 Tales Entertainment.
Pragya Rathore has extensive international experience working with Bowery Hills Entertainment in the US.
Her aim is to bring Indian stories, especially from Rajasthan, to international audiences with universal human emotions.
“Stories that are deeply rooted in their soil but have a universal human emotion can connect with any audience in the world. Through ‘The Face of God’, our aim is not just to explain this tradition of Jaipur, but to take the audience inside it so they can feel the human story behind it.”
The film was produced on a large scale in Rajasthan, prioritizing local artists.
From research and shooting to creative work, a large number of Rajasthani talents were involved in the project.
Bollywood music producer Ekarth Purohit has composed the music, inspired by folk traditions.
Voices of Manganiyar artists Hanifa Khan, Zakir Khan, and Niyaz have added depth to the local setting.
The cinematography is by Rajendra Kumawat and Nakul Chauhan.
Raj Mihit Rathore played a key role in shaping various creative and technical aspects of the film.
The film will be taken to Mumbai for final technical work to ensure quality.
‘The Face of God’ is now ready to be sent to international film festivals and documentary platforms.
There are also plans to take the film to cultural and educational institutions in India and abroad.
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