New Delhi, In a show of unity, 46 of Indian independent filmmakers including Payal Kapadia, Varun Grover, Anuparna Roy and Vasan Bala have issued a joint statement to demand fair access to theatres, saying they continue to fight “simply to be seen” despite their films being celebrated globally for expanding the idea of what Indian stories can be. Filmmakers speak out against exhibition inequality, shrinking space for independent films The filmmakers, who are some of the most celebrated names and have won awards at major international film festivals, cited the example of filmmaker Kanu Behl whose critically-acclaimed “Agra” has struggled to secure “fair and accessible showtimes across multiplexes despite significant audience interest, extensive media coverage and organic buzz. “Over the last decade, Indian independent cinema has carried the country’s creative identity to the world-premiering at Cannes, Venice, Berlin, Sundance, Locarno, Rotterdam and Busan. “These films have expanded the idea of what Indian stories can be. They have been celebrated globally for their honesty, courage and craft. And yet, within india, these films continue to fight …