Siddharth Anand Engages in Meaningful Dialogue with Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar; Calls White a Story of India’s Glory
On January 20, acclaimed filmmaker Siddharth Anand met with global spiritual leader Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, accompanied by producer Mahaveer Jain, for a special interaction. Though both Anand and Gurudev have shared conversations before, this meeting held a unique depth of reflection and vision, centered around Anand’s upcoming international thriller White — a film poised to be a landmark in Indian cinema.
Starring National Award winner Vikrant Massey alongside an international cast, White draws inspiration from the remarkable true story of Colombia’s 52-year civil conflict and its historic resolution through non-violence and peace.
Reflecting on the film’s message after the meeting, Siddharth Anand expressed, “In many ways, White is the story of the glory of India. At a time when the world is witnessing unprecedented divisions, this film is truly the need of the hour. It doesn’t just tell one person’s story; it embodies the profound strength and influence of Indian values and philosophies on the global stage.”
He further shared about Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, “Sitting with Gurudev is an incredibly grounding experience. His presence reaffirms what White aims to capture — the true power of peace.”
About the Film
White is a global thriller featuring a strong international crew, including cinematographer Juan Carlos Gil, known for his work on Narcos. Having wrapped intensive shoots in Colombia and India, the film is set to showcase India’s philosophical leadership to worldwide audiences.
Backed by Siddharth Anand and Mahaveer Jain, White is directed by Montoo Bassi and co-produced by Conscious Studios, PeaceCraft Pictures, and BroadVision. South America’s Jaguar Bite joins as a co-production partner. Produced as an English-Spanish bilingual, White is scheduled for a global release across multiple countries in 2026.
A Memorable Gathering
The January 20 meeting also brought together several prominent figures from the Indian film industry, including producers Mamta Anand and Neetu Jain; Amit Chandra of Trigger Happy Entertainment Network; Prabhat Chaudhary of Spice PR; Jay Mehta, head of India and SAARC at Warner Music; Kamal Gianchandani, CEO of PVR Inox Pictures Ltd; Shrenik Gandhi and Mitesh Kothari of White Rivers Media; music supervisor Azeem Dayani; Paras Kanani of entertainment publicity house House of Awe India; Sanjay Chatar of Pen Marudhar; and others, all united in support of this visionary project.
