Mouli Ganguly

My Melbourne opens with Nandini, the story of a gay Indian man whose father comes to visit him in Australia for the first time since his mother died. Indraneel (Arka Das, Lion) and his father Mihir (Mouli Ganguly) have been estranged for many years, so the arrival is met with tension.

Nandini by Onir was the most moving… when a queer Indian man in Melbourne reunites with his traditional father (played by Mouli Ganguly) to perform a ritual,.. It delves into grief, acceptance, and the evolving definition of family in a truly poignant way

Mouli Ganguly is an exceptional talent whose presence elevates every frame he appears in. His performances are layered, sincere, and delivered with remarkable emotional depth. Working with Mouli has been an absolute pleasure.

Arka Das and Mouli Ganguly are luminous as two men sharing loss and grief to find a way to each other again .... The prickly father-son dynamic is not too dissimilar from the recent The Mehta Boys. The uncomfortable silences and corrosive divergences that even time has failed to lull

Mouli Ganguly, an actor par excellence who gets into the skin of any character with consummate ease. An exceptional teammate and above all a great human human being. It was my honour working with him.

Onir’s direction is masterful in its restraint. He doesn’t force dramatic confrontations, nor does he offer easy resolutions. Instead, the power of Nandini lies in its unspoken moments—a lingering glance, a hesitant movement, a deep sigh that carries years of unexpressed emotion. Mouli Ganguly’s presence adds further depth, embodying a maternal absence that is both deeply felt and yet a catalyst for reconciliation

Directed by Onir and co-directed by William Duan, Nandini follows the emotional reunion of Indraneel (Arka Das), a queer Indian man, and his estranged father, Mihir (Mouli Ganguly). After years of separation, the two come together in Melbourne to perform the Asthi Visarjan (ash-scattering) ceremony for Indraneel's late mother. The story revolves around themes of grief, forgiveness, and the complexities of familial relationships

Having worked with Mouli for " My Melbourne 1" I find him an extremely nuanced actor. He is a delight to work with as a director because of the questions he has about the character and interest he takes in preparing for the role. The depth he brought in to the character even in his silence was powerful. I wish him a beautiful cinematic journey and look forward to working together again.