Shweta Tripathi took her debut production Mujhe Jaan Na Kaho Meri Jaan to TIFF 2026 after the Berlin Film Festival. Tripathi said, “There’s something very special about taking a film you believe into an international platform.” The queer love story, directed by Sanjoy Nag, stars Tripathi and Tillotama Shome.
Shweta Tripathi is taking her first feature film as a producer, Mujhe Jaan Na Kaho Meri Jaan, to international film platforms, marking a new phase in her career beyond acting. After its journey to the Berlin International Film Festival earlier this year, the project was presented at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2026, where Tripathi explored opportunities for international collaborations and the film’s future reach.
For Tripathi, the international festival circuit has offered an opportunity to represent the project from a producer’s perspective and engage with industry professionals around potential partnerships, financing and distribution. The film is yet to begin shooting in India, and its participation in these platforms marks an early step in building a network around the project.
“There’s something very special about taking a film you believe into an international platform, especially when it’s your first feature as a producer. The journey from Berlin to Toronto has been incredibly meaningful for me because it has allowed me to represent Mujhe Jaan Na Kaho Meri Jaan in a completely different capacity. You begin to see the film beyond the process of making it and think about the people it could reach, the conversations it could start and the possibilities that lie ahead. It’s been a wonderful learning experience, and I’m excited about what this journey can mean for the film.”
Directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Sanjoy Nag, Mujhe Jaan Na Kaho Meri Jaan stars Tillotama Shome and Shweta Tripathi. The film is a queer love story that explores love and human relationships. Tripathi’s involvement as a producer also reflects her interest in backing narratives she believes can connect with audiences beyond India.
Her experience in production began in theatre. In 2010, she launched AllMyTea, her theatre production company, with Cock, a queer drama written by Olivier Award-winning British playwright Mike Bartlett. The production was staged again during Pride Month this year, marking her return to theatre and her continued engagement with stories centred on queer relationships.
Tripathi said the move into film production has changed how she approaches storytelling, extending her involvement beyond the making of a project to include its journey towards audiences.
“Producing has made me look at storytelling differently. As an actor, you are deeply involved in bringing a character and a story to life. As a producer, you also have to think about the journey the film takes once it’s made, the people who might come on board, and how you can create opportunities for it to reach its audience. International film festivals and markets bring together people who can help make those possibilities real. Being able to represent my debut production on these platforms has been a significant step for me.”
Her participation at TIFF 2026 was supported by her selection for the WIF India x Gold House Scholarship, which enabled her to present Mujhe Jaan Na Kaho Meri Jaan at the Gold House Pitch. The platform brought the project before international producers, financiers, executives and other industry professionals, opening up conversations around potential partnerships and possible routes forward.
While the film’s participation in international festivals and markets provides opportunities to build industry connections, its eventual distribution plans and reach remain to be established. Tripathi’s journey from Berlin to Toronto marks an early stage in that process, as she continues to balance acting with her expanding work as a producer.