Free Spirits – Screening of Contemporary Seminal Indian Films features FILM 3
Ask the Sexpert | Directed by Vaishali Sinha

This feature-length documentary explores the life of Dr. Mahinder Watsa, a 93-year-old sex advice columnist in Mumbai. Despite the taboo surrounding sex in India, his column’s blend of humor and non-moralistic advice has inspired many to seek his guidance.

ABOUT THE FILM
Ask the Sexpert is a feature length documentary about Dr. Mahinder Watsa, a highly popular 93-year-old sex advice columnist for a daily newspaper in Mumbai. Despite sex being a taboo topic in India, the column’s brand of non-moralistic advice and humor has emboldened many to write in with their questions. The columnist gains popularity even while a ban on comprehensive sex education in schools is adopted by approximately a third of India’s states.

ABOUT THE DIRECTOR
Vaishali Sinha is an award-winning director and producer of feature documentaries like Made in India and Ask the Sexpert. Her films are distributed on major streaming platforms and international networks. A grantee of prestigious foundations like MacArthur and Tribeca Gucci Fund, she is also an alumni of Rockefeller’s Bellagio Residency and Firelight Media’s DocLab. Co-founder of Bitchitra Collective, Vaishali’s films focus on deeply researched, character-driven stories aimed at sparking dialogue.