Titled “Together We Sing”, that documentary captured the essence of India, where a village of Hindus in rural Karnataka observes Muharram along with their Muslim neighbours and makes it into a unique cultural phenomenon. It documents the practice of Hindu villagers adopting the attire of Muslim ascetics during the festival, a custom that symbolises interfaith respect and understanding. Also Read | Muharram celebrations in northern Karnataka: A festival of harmonySpeaking about the unique and widespread celebrations of Muharram in north Karnataka, he says, “Muharram in rural north Karnataka portrays the cultural harmony of people from all religious communities and has taken on a completely new dimension, transcending the way it is marked by Shiite and Sunni Muslim communities”. The Human Rights & Religious Freedom Journalism Awards recognises and awards groundbreaking and in-depth reporting on pressing issues concerning Indian minorities and marginalised communities. It tells the quiet but powerful story of a community in rural Karnataka that embodies religious harmony in a way that is everyday and matter-of-fact and yet makes a powerful statement in these times.”