StoneX presents Mastery: A cultural film festival

StoneX presents Mastery, its original cultural film series that documents individuals whose lives are defined by decades of disciplined practice, unwavering originality, and sustained contribution to the arts. Conceived as a long-term storytelling initiative, Mastery shifts the focus away from recognition and towards process – capturing the routines, environments, and quiet moments that shape a lifetime of work. Each film is an intimate portrait, observing not just what is created, but how it comes into being.

The first season of Mastery brought together a diverse group of contemporary voices across disciplines, including Rishab Sharma, Priya Malik, Lekha Washington, Benitha Perciyal, Sandeep Narayan, Sarah Todd, Meenakshi Srinivasan, Subodh Kerkar, Vibha Galhotra, Princess Pea, and Rooshad Shroff. Released on Disney+ Hotstar, the series introduced audiences to a quieter, more reflective form of storytelling – one that privileges process over spectacle and depth over immediacy.

Building on this foundation, Mastery – Season 2 continues the series’ exploration of long-term artistic practice, bringing together a set of distinguished voices whose work has shaped cultural memory across generations. The Season 2 line-up includes: Ruskin Bond, Usha Uthup, Shubha Mudgal, V. Selvaganesh, Krishen Khanna, Anita Ratnam, and Rima Das. Each film continues the series’ commitment to exploring the inner landscape of creative practice – focusing on discipline, repetition, doubt, and the passage of time. The series is directed by Mriidu Khosla, founder of Zcyphher Films, whose approach foregrounds intimacy, observation, and a deep engagement with the subject’s process.

Multi-City Cultural Preview

Ahead of its OTT release, Mastery – Season 2 will be introduced through a multi-city film festival across India, beginning in New Delhi and travelling to Kolkata, Chennai, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Ahmedabad. The preview has been designed as an immersive, multi-format experience that extends beyond a traditional screening. This approach transforms Mastery from a viewing experience into a cultural encounter – one that mirrors the depth and multiplicity of the practices it documents. The series will open in New Delhi with a two-day preview from April 3–4 at Samesksha Art Gallery.

Entry by Free registration on BookMyShow. Limited seats.