Ru Ba Ru (Kapil Tanwar) India |

Ru Ba Ru
Kapil Tanwar
India. 2025. 30 min

Two sisters—one a rudaali (professional mourner), the other a nachaniya (dancer)—navigate survival, dignity, and womanhood in rural Rajasthan. Confronting casteism, societal judgement, and unwanted male attention, they find solace in sisterhood and silent rebellion. Ru Ba Ru offers raw, authentic storytelling and a never-seen-before look at Rajasthan—unfiltered, intimate, and powerfully real.

KAPIL TANWAR

Kapil Tanwar is a self-taught filmmaker who left behind a flourishing career as a cricketer to pursue his true calling—cinema. With over a decade of experience as a Chief Assistant Director and Line Producer, Tanwar has worked on acclaimed films like Halkaa and the National Award-winning Kadvi Hawa.
His impressive portfolio also includes Boney Kapoor’s Mili, starring Janhvi Kapoor, and international projects such as Don’t Stop Dreaming with Rishi Kapoor, and Bayaar with Vinay Pathak.
Driven by an unrelenting passion for storytelling, Tanwar’s meticulous eye and leadership have made him a trusted name in managing complex productions and large creative teams.
Now stepping into the director’s chair with his debut short film Ru Ba Ru, he brings a unique blend of discipline, vision, and raw authenticity. His journey from the cricket pitch to the film set is a testament to following one’s passion against all odds—and making every frame count.