Madam Driver to screen at NYIFF 2025

Madam Driver, the latest film by Aafat-e-Ishq director Indrajit Nattoji, is set to be screened at the New York Indian Film Festival (NYIFF) 2025. The featurette, starring veteran actress Kitu Gidwani, will be showcased alongside a stellar slate of Indian independent films featuring the likes of Anupam Kher, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, and Manoj Bajpayee.Set in small-town Gujarat, Madam Driver follows Devika Dixit, a 55-year-old widow who decides to learn driving—challenging age-old gender norms, confronting personal grief, and discovering unexpected human connections in the process. Gidwani leads a strong cast that includes Ankit Siwach (Manmohini, Beyhadh 2) and Bhavna Pani (Tezz). Siwach will represent the film at the NYIFF screening in New York.Director Nattoji described the film as “a quiet act of resistance against deep-rooted patriarchy,” and added, “It reflects an India where people connect as humans first—beyond religion, caste, or class.

Sharing this story with a global audience is a reminder that everyday courage is universal.”The film is part of a larger anthology by Nattoji focusing on women’s lives across India, highlighting themes of empowerment, reinvention, and resilience. With its intimate storytelling and layered characters, Madam Driver promises to leave a lasting impact on international audiences at NYIFF 2025.