If stones could sing | Mohammad Ali Baig in 'Chand Tara'

From the remotest theatre festivals in the French countryside to a trailer premiere at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival, Mohammad Ali Baig has taken Indian heritage to a global platform once again—this time, through the lens of a camera. The Padma Shri awardee’s debut feature film, Chand Tara, focuses on the legend of the 17th-century singer-dancer Taramati, a woman who refused to bow down to a Sultan’s decree. The Taramati Baradari near Golconda Fort, known for its architectural beauty and as an acoustic marvel, still stands as a testimony to her stature as an artist.