Have a look at the bio and age of director Varsha Bharath
Know all details about the viral Bad Girl teaser, which is directed by Varsha Bharath and will be showcased at the IFFR 2025.
Varsha Bharath, based in Chennai, India, is a writer, director, and subtitler with over a decade of experience in the film industry. She has served as an Assistant Director and Writing Assistant, contributing to numerous projects, and has subtitled over 100 films during her career. Bad Girl (2025) marks her directorial debut and is set to have its world premiere at the International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR).
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The teaser for Bad Girl, helmed by debut director Varsha Bharath and supported by renowned filmmakers Vetrimaaran and Anurag Kashyap, has sparked a wave of polarizing reactions from both the film industry and audiences. Released recently, the teaser has captured considerable attention, raising the stakes for the film, which stars Anjali Sivaraman, Shanthi Priya, and Hridhu Haroon.
On the world of Bad Girl and how she made a conscious decision to make it a fun entertainer, Varsha said, “When a woman makes a film, there is a general notion that it wouldn’t be a mainstream entertainer. And women-centric films often tend to focus on the struggles women face in society.
“With Bad Girl, I wanted to change that, and capture a women-centric film through a colourful and vibrant lens. I wanted to show that women have fun too.”
Produced by Vetri Maaran’s Grass Root Film Company, the film is presented by the director along with Anurag Kashyap and Varsha has worked as an assistant director for Vetri Maaran.
The film will have its world premiere at the 54th edition of the International Film Festival Rotterdam, from 30th January to 9th February 2025, where it has been selected to be a part of the Tiger Competition.
Varsha Bharath who is a Brahmin Hindu is a writer, director and subtitlist based out of Chennai, India and has worked as an Assistant Director and Writing Assistant for a decade and subtitled over 100 projects in that period mostly in the Tamil movie industry. Bad Girl is her debut feature film and will mark its world premiere at IFFR. While her DOB isn’t known, she is aged between 25-40 years.
Varsha has worked as a director in Bad Girl (2025), Visaaranai (2015) and Putham Pudhu Kaalai: Vidiyaadha (2022).
Happened to watch #BadGirl, and it’s truly a bold and refreshing film! Director #VetriMaaran deserves immense credit for backing such a daring story. The film powerfully portrays women’s struggles and society’s expectations through a unique new wave cinema style. Congratulations… pic.twitter.com/EanrwiDE2I
— pa.ranjith (@beemji) January 26, 2025
As per reports, the film follows the journey of a teenage girl as she navigates the complexities of first love, her board exams, strict parents, blossoming romance, rebellion, and a path toward self-discovery and personal liberation, all while seeking to break free from societal expectations. Bad Girl is set to premiere globally at the 54th International Film Festival in Rotterdam, adding to the anticipation surrounding the project.
While the teaser has been lauded for its boldness, it has also provoked discomfort among some viewers due to the portrayal of the protagonist, who is believed to hail from a Brahmin family. Prominent filmmaker Mohan G Kshatriyan, known for Droupadi and Rudra Thaandavam, voiced his disapproval, referencing Pa Ranjith’s positive review of the film to criticize its depiction of a Brahmin girl’s personal life.
Kshatriyan argued that such narratives, though daring, have grown stale, suggesting that the filmmakers focus on portraying characters from their own communities instead. In response, director Varsha Bharath, anticipating these reactions, clarified that Bad Girl is not intended as a feminist manifesto. Rather, it tells the story of a girl living life on her own terms. Bharath emphasized that the film seeks to challenge the idea that women should be idealized or placed on pedestals.
#BadGirl Teaser🔥
Stars : Anjali Sivaraman – Shanthi Priya – Saranya Ravichandran – Hridhu Haroon – TeeJay Arunasalam – Sashank
Music : Amit Trivedi (Dear Zindagi)
Direction : Varsha Bharath (Debut)All Set To Premiere on IFFR 2025!!
pic.twitter.com/H6zkCKBW8E— Saloon Kada Shanmugam (@saloon_kada) January 26, 2025