Double Oscar Nominee Geeta Gandbhir Speaks Out at Pre-BAFTA South Asian Gathering: ‘We Are Living in an Incredibly Alarming and Dangerous Time’

Awards season descended on London this weekend — and South Asian cinema arrived with it. “We are living in a time, particularly in the U.S., an incredibly alarming and dangerous time,” double Oscar-nominated filmmaker Geeta Gandbhir told guests at a new South Asian industry gathering in London on Friday, held during the BAFTA Film Awards […] Home Film News Feb 20, 2026 11:45pm PT Double Oscar Nominee Geeta Gandbhir Speaks Out at Pre-BAFTA South Asian Gathering: ‘We Are Living in an Incredibly Alarming and Dangerous Time’ By Naman Ramachandran Plus Icon Naman Ramachandran Latest Rani Mukerji Says Success of Mumbai Supercop Film ‘Mardaani 3’ Is a Call to Protect Women: ‘Even if One Girl Is Affected, It Is the Failure of Our Society’ (EXCLUSIVE) 22 hours ago Stop-Motion ‘Hidari,’ Indonesian Dramas Join Hong Kong Market Through Japan, Jakarta Sections 24 hours ago Yash’s ‘Toxic’ Teaser Unveils Gritty Cinematic Universe 1 day ago See All Dave Benett Photography Awards season descended on London this weekend — and South Asian cinema arrived with it. “We are living in a time, particularly in the U.S., an incredibly alarming and dangerous time,” double Oscar-nominated filmmaker Geeta Gandbhir told guests at a new South Asian industry gathering in London on Friday, held during the BAFTA Film Awards weekend. “The person who gave me my first opportunity to film was the great Spike Lee – it was the Black community in the U.S. that actually opened the door for me, and I stand on their shoulders. We fight this fight, but what happens in the U.S. has a ripple effect around the world. We speak up for ourselves, we are here for us – but you must be there for others in this time. Together we are strong.” Related Stories 'Fight Club' Sets Remastered 4K Digital and Blu-ray Releases