Paramita

PARAMITA is a 24-minute documentary by Kirthi Nath that explores the transformative power of mindfulness, acceptance, and belonging. Part poetry, part memoir-style reflection and part prayer, PARAMITA bears witness to Prajna Choudhury’s 25-year coming out process with her traditional Bangladeshi mother. Told with intimacy and tenderness, PARAMITA invites us into a meditative spiritual experience as Prajna connects with Buddhist practices and nature as gateways for intergenerational healing.  PARAMITA is a film with a quiet power that reveals itself as it unfolds…the film adds a new and nuanced voice to the conversation about coming out — giving testament that coming out is not individual, it’s a family process that can spark transformations and courage for parents also. Just like the main subject Prajna and her mom are transformed and heal, there is potential for us to be transformed too.

PARAMITA premiered at the 2024 International Film Festival Shimla (India), followed by a U.S. premiere at Queer Voices NYC and two sold-out screenings at Mill Valley Film Festival. Highlights from the 2025 run so far includes: CAAMFest, Bengal International Short Film Festival, San Francisco DocFest, Queer Women of Color Film Festival, Florida South Asian International Film Festival, Cinema Systers, Feminist Border Arts, DisOrient Asian American Film Festival, Asian American Deep Refuge Sangha Community Screening, Earthlodge QTPOC Sangha Community Screening, SEWA-AIFW Desi Pride Event and more. 

These screenings reflect the film’s broad resonance across LGBTQ+, BIPOC, Asian American, spiritual communities, as well as general (non-affinity group) and mainstream audiences. Full list at: https://www.paramitafilm.com/watch

To learn about upcoming Screenings (including how you can host your own screening) and more: www.paramitafilm.com

Roles: Producer, Director, Editor