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Notes from the chariot.

Gujarati cinema, the craft of filmmaking, and honest notes from the road — written in service of the storytellers.

A still associated with Hellaro, part of Gujarati cinema’s modern revival
The Industry · 6 July 2026 · 8 min

The Rise of Gujarati Cinema: A New Golden Age

From a quiet revival in 2012 to record-breaking years and a National Award — how Gujarati cinema found its voice again, what still holds it back, and why its best chapter is ahead.

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Hellaro film poster with National Film Award laurels
The Founder’s Notes · 6 July 2026 · 6 min

Behind Hellaro: How a 'Too Gujarati' Film Won India's Highest Honour

The inside story of Hellaro — the first Gujarati film to win the National Award for Best Feature Film — told by one of its producers, Ashish Patel.

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New notes twice a month. Every story deserves a saarthi.