What happens to a child when a parent lives through them? In this video podcast, we unpack the haunting beauty of Qala (2022), directed by Anvita Dutt—a film that explores ambition, shame, and the psychological inheritance passed down through generations. We reflect on the figure of the “devouring mother,” the cost of unlived parental dreams, and the echoes of mythology and modern trauma that shape Qala’s world.

From the silence of shame to the noise of performance, Qala invites us to ask: What is the cost of a mother’s unlived life? And what happens when love devours instead of nurtures? Using Jungian psychology, art, literature, and pop culture, we explore how Qala becomes more than just a period drama. It’s a mirror to the unspeakable emotions that live inside many of us.

Whether you’ve seen the film or are just curious, join us as we unravel the symbolic, the personal, and the political layers of Qala.