Aanand L Rai Opens Up About His Love With Small Towns Being A Different Character In His Films

Filmmaker Aanand L Rai finds small towns very progressive and says he wants to encourage filmmaking that changes the perception of family entertainers.

Rai has directed films such as Tanu Weds Manu, Raanjhanaa, Tanu Weds Manu Returns and Zero, and has also backed projects such as Nil Battey Sannata, Happy Bhag Jayegi, Shubh Mangal Saavdhan, Happy Phirr Bhag Jayegi, and Manmarziyaan.

Speaking about his love for small towns, Aanand L Rai said, “I find small towns very progressive. For me, since I come from that world, I know it’s the people and their stories there which make a difference. As a filmmaker, I understand that space very well. I wish to encourage filmmaking which changes the perception of family entertainers.”

“From being conservative, I want these films to become thought-provoking yet entertaining. I am happy to have a medium of expressions which connects to so many people at the same time,” he added.