In a career spanning over three decades, Tanuja Chandra has consistently told stories that linger — whether through complex relationships, emotional truths or women who refuse to be reduced to cliches. With Aunty Sudha Aunty Radha, a tender and unexpectedly lively portrait of ageing and memory, she turns the lens inward — capturing not just her aunts, but a way of life that is quietly slipping away.Love stories then & nowFor Chandra, love remains the foundation of almost every story. “I enjoy telling stories of different types of love, not just romance. The style of filmmaking changes over time but at the heart of it all are age-old themes — life, death, love, longing, pain, suffering, laughter and tears. It’s the tone and syntax of storytelling that is dynamic and it should be,” she avers.Why ageing mattersAunty Sudha Aunty Radha explores ageing, and also the quiet disappearance of rhythms. Set in Lahra, a village near Hathras in Uttar Pradesh, the film captures a world where daily life unfolds through close-knit relationships and simple routines. “The are ways of living that are transforming very fast,” she notes, emphasising the importance of archiving lived experiences before they slip away.Lasting memoryReleased in 2020, Aunty Sudha Aunty Radha has taken on deeper meaning over time. Both of Chandra’s aunts have since passed away, making the film an irreplaceable record of their lives. What might have once been simply a personal project has now become a lasting archive — one that resonates with audiences who see reflections of their own families in it.What Chandigarh can expectAunty Sudha Aunty Radha would be screened at Tagore Theatre on April 24, 6:30 pm. “When I started making Aunty Sudha Aunty Radha, I had intended to make a mostly serious film. However, my aunts, who are real firecrackers, changed all that! We ended up making something quite hilarious, zany, and mad,” offers Chandra. “Whenever we’ve screened , it has left audiences with smiles and tears. I hope for the same outcome for Chandigarh. I’m glad that the Chandigarh Citizens Foundation saw value in screening our beloved film and I look forward to having a really fun and relevant interaction with the audience after the screening,” Chandra signs off.