Diya Suriya, the 17-year-old daughter of actors Suriya and Jyotika, has made her directorial debut with the short film Leading Light, produced under her parents’ banner, 2D Entertainment.
This 13-minute docu-drama shines a spotlight on women gaffers in Bollywood — the technicians responsible for handling lighting on film sets alongside the cinematographer. The film delves into the challenges, determination, and resilience of women who have made their mark in this male-dominated profession.
Leading Light highlights the journeys of three pioneering women — Hetall Deddhia, Priyanka Singh, and Leena Gangurde. Through their stories, the film explores the physical and emotional demands of their work and how they broke barriers to build successful careers in film lighting.
The film is currently being showcased at the Oscar Qualifying Run at Regency Theatre in Los Angeles, screening daily at 12 noon from September 26 to October 2. This makes Leading Light eligible for consideration in the Best Documentary Short category at the 2026 Oscars.
Sharing their pride, Suriya and Jyotika said, “We are thrilled to support Leading Light, directed by our daughter, which illuminates the lives and contributions of women gaffers in Bollywood.”
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