The Last Color?
THE LAST COLOR? A testament to the resilience of the human spirit Background: The Last Color is a short film directed by famous Chef Vikas Khanna which is based on his 2018 novel. A simple yet hard-hitting tale of the naked truth of the widows of Banaras, the saga of ‘Achoot the untouchable’ and the agony of the trans community, the Last Color amplifies the challenges faced by the Indian society being intricately woven with the thread of Intersectionality. It portrays a beautiful bond between an aged widow in Benaras and a young homeless ropewalker. The connection which is built on the lines of deprivation and desire gave both the protagonists immense strength in their struggle for emancipation. Set in the 1980s Benaras, The Last Color addresses the need for inclusion, respect, and equality for everyone by putting humanity before dogmatic traditions and customs. For so many decades, widows in India have been mistreated, considered inausp