Neither representing Bollywood nor 'Titli' at Cannes: Dibakar

Filmmaker Dibakar Banerjee, also the co-producer of 'Titli' which is going to be premiered at upcoming Cannes festival, today said he is representing neither Bollywood nor his film at the event.
'Titli' is an upcoming drama film directed by Kanu Behl and produced by Aditya Chopra under the banner of Yash Raj Films and Dibakar Banerjee Productions.
The film is slated to make its world premiere in the 'Un Certain Regard' category at the 67th Cannes Film Festival which kicks off on May 14.
"I am neither representing Bollywood in Cannes and nor 'Titli'. Indian cinema when goes out of the country is presented as Indian cinema; Bollywood is just a sub-genre. There is a much larger market for world cinema," Dibakar said at a press conference of 'Titli' here.

He said 'Titli' is not a Bollywood film but an Indian film. "YRF is presenting 'Titli' as a small gem from India rather than a big Bollywood extravaganza," Banerjee said.
However, he is thrilled at the prospects of 'Titli' getting the global canvas at Cannes.

"Our aim is to give a push to Titli and out it in full spotlight in Cannes. Then we have a plan of taking 'Titli' to further festivals which will determine the world markets that are opening up for the film," he said.
Banerjee said in the case of 'Titli' not going to Cannes, he would have ensured that the film got the best release in India.

"As a producer, it is the responsibility to ensure that the film gets the maximum eyeballs and gets noticed (by) reviewers, industry leaders, distributors etc. So that the commercial prospects in the international market are plentiful," Banerjee said.