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March 21, 2025

I can't believe it?!

I can’t believe it, friend. In the final day of the Kickstarter, we raised $46,000 and got 1,200 new backers. This is INCREDIBLE (and means Sandeep and I are going to spend a VERY LONG TIME shouting out every single backer name on a livestream… stay tuned for that schedule). And it’s all thanks to YOU.

Rekha and Sandeep covered in Holi powder on a swingset
My director Sandeep and I losing our minds (photo by Jill Petracek)

This isn’t just a Kickstarter project and film to me. It’s an opportunity to tell a story that I haven’t seen on film before, about my grandparents and food and scammer Hindu priests. It’s an opportunity to work with the wonderful Sandeep Parikh, who I’ve had the pleasure of playing alongside with on Desiquest, but have gotten to fully collaborate with!

Sandeep and I in our Holi finest (this is only the 2nd time I’ve ever celebrated b/c I’m Tamilian and I think my family thinks it’s “too messy” ??)

» And, on the off chance you missed the Kickstarter… IT’S NOT TOO LATE!

~*~*~Late pledges are open NOW and will be for a limited time~*~*~, so go to the page to be among the FIRST to see the movie (we’re so close to 4,000 backers… WHAT?!).

Thank you SO SO MUCH for this journey.

My reps are fully in AWE of your support, meaning you’ve shaken what people take seriously in this industry. I also told my Dad about the campaign and he got emotional!

a matter-of-fact text from Rekha's dad that says "OK"

More soon. I have so much gratitude for you I could explode?

xoxo,
Rekha

P.S. Tell a friend that we’re still taking late backers! Even $1 counts toward turning this movie into a freaking MASTERPIECE! <3

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