On International Mother Language Day, the pan-Indian producer reflects on why investing in Gujarati cinema is deeply personal to him. From Sarkar 3 (2017) to Thank God (2022) and Chaniya Toli (2025), very few makers in the Hindi film industry have had a pan-India footprint like Anand Pandit. The man behind projects like The Big Bull (2021) and Chehre (2021) has also produced films in Marathi and Kannada, and continues to actively explore collaborations across diverse regional industries. For Gujarati cinema though, he has a particular fondness and a deep-rooted emotional connection.
As Anand Pandit says, “Gujarati is my mother tongue and I would like nothing more than to invest in the Gujarati film industry and encourage local talent. Over the past few years, the success of films like Fakt Mahilao Maate, Tron Ekka, ‘Fakt Purusho Maate’ and ‘Chaniya Toli’ has shown me that the audience is now open to well-made, technically sound films that not only raise contemporary issues but also affirm pride in regional culture and language. It gives me great joy whenever a Gujarati production I have backed clicks in a big way to reach a wider audience.”
As regional cinema gains commercial traction and garners critical appreciation, Anand Pandit hopes to elevate Gujarati cinema to new heights. He says, “I feel telling stories in one’s own language is necessary. Supporting Gujarati cinema is far more than a business decision for me. It is an emotional commitment to honour the language, culture and lived experiences that have shaped me. Cinema is one of the most powerful tools to preserve a linguistic heritage that cannot always be translated.”
Anand Pandit is already working on an ambitious regional slate, collaborating with emerging filmmakers and fresh voices, determined to blend strong storytelling with scale, and will share more exciting announcements as the year unfolds.
