Rima Das

Director at DIFF 2026

Rima Das is known for her rooted, human-centric cinema. An Academy member, she is also a Brand Ambassador for TIFF’s Share Her Journey initiative. Her films – including Village Rockstars, Bulbul Can Sing, Tora’s Husband, Village Rockstars 2 and Not a Hero – have screened at over 150 festivals worldwide, including Toronto, Berlin and Busan, and received more than 75 awards. Her honours include Special Mentions at the Berlinale for Not a Hero and Bulbul Can Sing, the Kim Jiseok Award at Busan for Village Rockstars 2, and the National Award and India’s official Oscar entry for Village Rockstars.