Rahul Kaul VakilOn March 12, 2025, New York City’s historic Paris Theater hosted a special screening of the Oscar®-nominated documentary, “To Kill a Tiger.” This compelling film, directed by Nisha Pahuja, chronicles the courageous journey of Ranjit, a farmer from Jharkhand, India, who seeks justice for his 13-year-old daughter following a traumatic assault. The documentary sheds light on their resilience and the broader fight against gender-based violence.
To Kill a Tiger New York Premiere
The event was co-organized by UN Women as part of the Feminist Stories of Justice series, aligning with the 69th Commission on the Status of Women. The evening commenced with a 5 PM reception, followed by the screening at 6 PM. A panel discussion moderated by Gary Barker, President and CEO of Equimundo, ensued, featuring Ranjit and Kiran, the father-daughter duo central to the film, Ziauddin Yousafzai, co-founder of the Malala Fund, Mona Sinha, Global Executive Director of Equality Now. and Nisha Pahuja, the film’s director.
The other notable guests spotted at the special screening were Rajan Shah, Sheetal Sheth, Festus Kisa, Maya Brimfield, Monisha Brimfield, Caroline Zimbalist, Pria Sibal, Vijit Sawhney, Lopa Banerjee, Fran Sterling, Andy Cohen, Cristina De la Puente, Lytle Brent, Priya Doraswamy, Kiki Adams, Breton Tyner-Bryan, Kajol Bhatia, Aneesha Kumar, Maya Sood, Sejal Sood, Kavita Mehra, Andrew Dragoumis, Leila Milani, Claire Kao, Ena Chadha, Ashish Bhatt, , Ziauddin Yousafzai, Ranjit and Nisha Pahuja.
Other prominent personalities who stepped on the red carpet were Archana Misra Jain, Monika Sharma Abbas, Laxman Belbase, Joni van de Sand, Rakhee Sachdeva, Eshani Pareek, Shilpa Maniar, Ian Tomas, Pam Mbatani, Chaheti Bansal, Shannon Sunny, Clint Ramos, Beesham A. Seecharan, Falguni Lakhani Adams and Anita Bhatia,
The Paris Theater, renowned for its dedication to showcasing significant cinematic works, provided an intimate setting for this poignant event. Attendees included advocates, film enthusiasts, and members of the UN community, all unified in their commitment to promoting gender equality and justice
The screening not only highlighted the power of storytelling in driving social change but also emphasized the importance of global solidarity in combating gender-based violence. The audience’s engagement during the panel underscored a collective resolve to support survivors and challenge systemic injustices. To Kill a Tiger stands as a testament to individual bravery and the enduring fight for human rights, resonating deeply with those who envision a world free from violence and discrimination.
