Agneya Singh is all set for the Indian release of his film ‘M Cream,’ which is India’s first stoner movie.

He directed the film at the mere age of 24 in 2014.

*Gapes and hopes no one noticed*

M Cream is a story of Figs, a cynic from DU, who embarks on a journey with three of his friends to Dharamshala in Himachal Pradesh to find ‘M Cream,’ a mythical form of the hash.

“Hash is hugely popular among the youth and on campuses. It’s a counter-cultural movement sweeping our country where the youth is pushing the limits of society and rebelling against social, economic and political uncertainties,” said Singh in an interview with India Today.

The movie was already passed by the Censor Board with an A certificate and a minor cut thanks to the former chairperson, Leela Samson. Singh has, therefore, decided not to go through the CBFC formalities again.

I spoke to Agneya over the phone to ask him if he was comfortable with an interview on a social media platform and he agreed to do one over Twitter. So, this was our very first Twitter interview!

Here’s what he had to say. *Drum roll*

 

Hi @agneyasingh ! Hope you’re ready to tell us and our readers about your movie @mcreamfilm

— JaipurWomenBlog.com (@womenofjaipur)

 

@womenofjaipur@mcreamfilm Hello Hello! So excited to talk about it… Do fire away or should I say 😀

— Agneya Singh (@agneyasingh)

Such punny, much wow. No, seriously. It was punny.

 

@agneyasingh First one : M Cream is the story of Figs and his friends. What is Agneya Singh’s story ?

— JaipurWomenBlog.com (@womenofjaipur)

 

@womenofjaipur Well I grew up in Delhi and was always fascinated by the medium of cinema. I worked as a photographer and in documentary…

— Agneya Singh (@agneyasingh)

 

@womenofjaipur Subsequently I went to NYU Film School where I studied narrative filmmaking. All of this eventually led me to @mcreamfilm

— Agneya Singh (@agneyasingh)

 

@agneyasingh so you’ve always had a knack for it Next one. The characters in your film embark on a journey to find M Cream, a mythical(c)

— JaipurWomenBlog.com (@womenofjaipur)

 

@agneyasingh (c) form of hash. What is your ‘M Cream’ in life?

— JaipurWomenBlog.com (@womenofjaipur)

 

@womenofjaipur ‘M Cream’ represents the truest form of rebellion and self-expression. It can mean different things for different folks

— Agneya Singh (@agneyasingh)

 

@womenofjaipur For me – it’s all about waking up to the world around you and finding the to and for your beliefs

— Agneya Singh (@agneyasingh)

 

I think I was a little too excited. I had started typing in the questions even before he’d finished answering them.

 

 

@agneyasingh Very well said! Speaking of @mcreamfilm why do you think the youth chooses escapism through drugs?

— JaipurWomenBlog.com (@womenofjaipur)

 

@womenofjaipur The way I see it rebellion today is defined by escapism on the one hand and confrontation on the other…

— Agneya Singh (@agneyasingh)

 

@womenofjaipur That being said – I feel that Marijuana is not necessarily a route to escapism like harder

— Agneya Singh (@agneyasingh)

 

@womenofjaipur It’s a generational shift that we are witness to… Hopefully the youth struggles can be directed towards a positive change

— Agneya Singh (@agneyasingh)

 

@agneyasingh @agneyasingh Since we’re a women’s blog, let’s talk about the female characters in your movie. What are they like? @mcreamfilm

— JaipurWomenBlog.com (@womenofjaipur)

 

@womenofjaipur Well we have two female leads played by @dubeyira and @AuritraGhosh & they are poles apart! *Contd…

— Agneya Singh (@agneyasingh)

 

@womenofjaipur Ira’s character is a typical do-gooder/student activist/idealistic! A lot of good intentions and relatable to so many today

— Agneya Singh (@agneyasingh)

 

@womenofjaipur Auritra’s character Maggie is more of a rebel without a cause/bubbly/energetic… life of the party!

— Agneya Singh (@agneyasingh)

 

@womenofjaipur Both characters typify two very different facets of young women today!

— Agneya Singh (@agneyasingh)

 

@agneyasingh and what can we learn from these women?

— JaipurWomenBlog.com (@womenofjaipur)

 

@womenofjaipur Well you’ll have to watch the film to know exactly! But I think both characters are very realistic and relatable and honest

— Agneya Singh (@agneyasingh)

 

@agneyasingh we look forward to it Since @mcreamfilm is India’s first stoner movie, what reactions are you expecting from your audience?

— JaipurWomenBlog.com (@womenofjaipur)

 

@womenofjaipur @mcreamfilm A LOT of excitement and a dose of outrage I am certain! is a bold, risky & radical vision after all…

— Agneya Singh (@agneyasingh)

 

@agneyasingh you’ve won many awards for @mcreamfilm . Which one sits on the top of your shelf ?

— JaipurWomenBlog.com (@womenofjaipur)

 

@womenofjaipur @mcreamfilm They’re all so special that I just can’t choose… In all seriousness we’re so overwhelmed by the recognition

— Agneya Singh (@agneyasingh)

 

@agneyasingh we’re sure there’s many more awards to come in the future. What social issues would you like to highlight in your acceptance(c)

— JaipurWomenBlog.com (@womenofjaipur)

 

@agneyasingh (c) speeches in the future?

— JaipurWomenBlog.com (@womenofjaipur)

 

@womenofjaipur Heh Appreciate the confidence, guys! I think it’s time for the new generation to stand up and fight for a better world!

— Agneya Singh (@agneyasingh)

Talking about the real issues now.

 

@womenofjaipur Some think that activism is boring – but the fact is that if we don’t act now – there won’t be a future for any of us!

— Agneya Singh (@agneyasingh)

 

@womenofjaipur I think climate change and environmental degradation are two really big issues that face humanity today *contd…

— Agneya Singh (@agneyasingh)

 

@womenofjaipur In a country like there is so much that needs to be done… We need to reiterate the sanctity of

— Agneya Singh (@agneyasingh)

 

@agneyasingh This one’s for you Generation Y! Next one, how do you think we can encourage more women directors in India ?

— JaipurWomenBlog.com (@womenofjaipur)

 

@womenofjaipur I think there’s actually a lot of really successful and talented women filmmakers in the industry today but yes – (c)

— Agneya Singh (@agneyasingh)

See what he did there? He picked up on my style of writing, continued!

 

@womenofjaipur (c) A lot more can and should be done… It’s still a male dominated industry and it’s harder I think for women to break (c)

— Agneya Singh (@agneyasingh)

 

@womenofjaipur (c) through the bias… Things are changing but I hope that institutions like @nfdcindia and other leaders will do more…

— Agneya Singh (@agneyasingh)

 

@agneyasingh Fingers crossed! Lastly, what movies would you recommend to our readers?

— JaipurWomenBlog.com (@womenofjaipur)

 

@womenofjaipur My fav classics are and and and . More recently the russian film

— Agneya Singh (@agneyasingh)

 

@agneyasingh Thank you so much for this twitter convo! We wish you all the luck for the release of @mcreamfilm

— JaipurWomenBlog.com (@womenofjaipur)

 

@womenofjaipur @mcreamfilm Thanks Guys! hits theatres on July 22! Save the Date &

— Agneya Singh (@agneyasingh)

 

Honestly, it was kinda cool to interview someone with such amazing ideas and achievements. That too, on Twitter. So that was new. You know what’s cooler? One of the female protagonists, Auritra Ghosh, was following the conversation this whole time!

So, his film is all set for its official Indian release this 22nd. We hope his film M Cream receives all the recognition it deserves and more. He’s here, and he’s ready to change the face of Indian cinema.

I really look forward to watching this film, and I think that you should too. #CreamOn guys!

P.S. You can watch the trailer here!