When the COVID-19 pandemic brought the world to a standstill, fear, uncertainty and isolation became part of everyday life. Yet even in those darkest days, countless frontline workers continued to serve with extraordinary courage. It was during this period that the idea for Rakh Tu Hausla was born—a song of hope dedicated to Mumbai, its brave police force, frontline workers and the indomitable human spirit. I wanted to create more than just a music video. I wanted to document history as it unfolded and tell the story of a city that refused to give up. Creating a Film During the Lockdown Making Rakh Tu Hausla was one of the most challenging projects of my career. Since the song was not about me as a film maker or photographer but as a person experiencing something extraordinary.  At a time when movement across the city was severely restricted and uncertainty surrounded every step, me and Rupali travelled across Mumbai to capture the reality of life during the lockdown. Empty roads...