"Chira" - Narrative Project Casting Call
On the morning of her wedding, a daughter wrestles with the delicate folds of trying to wear a saree, only to realize that each struggle with the fabric mirrors her unspoken anger at her mother’s absence on this milestone day.
5 roles
A hyper-independent woman grappling with the absence of her late mother. She struggles to wear the same red saree her mother wore on her wedding day. Includes a shower scene (no nudity; shoulders and above).
A devoted single mother teaching her young daughter how to wear a saree. Her lesson is cut short when a British soldier intrudes, pulling her away from her child’s life. Requires interaction with another actor involving a saree tug (with safety measures).
A distant relative who offers Aditi her mother’s wedding saree, symbolizing the passing of tradition and memory.
A British soldier in colonial India, arrogant and entitled. He exerts his power through intimidation, catcalling, and tugging on the mother’s saree.
A loving, supportive “golden retriever” partner. Deeply devoted to Aditi, he encourages her to find her own strength, content to stand beside her rather than in front.
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