Writer and filmmaker Raj Sargam’s short film ‘Color of Tea’ has won the Excellence Award at the Korea Gyeonggi International Film Festival for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2025. According to an announcement on the festival’s official Facebook page, the film received the top honor in the ‘Heart Section’ of the SDGs 2025 category.

The jury recognized ‘Color of Tea’ for its “minimal storytelling and deep emotional resonance,” praising its visual depiction of the quiet struggles faced by marginalized communities and its use of simple yet powerful metaphors to portray structural injustice.

The film explores the experiences of Dalit and Indigenous people from Madhes, highlighting the subtle aggressions and silent violence that perpetuate caste-based discrimination. Previously, ‘Color of Tea’ was officially selected for screening at the ‘MOD Fest–Minority Open Day 2025’ held in Podgorica, Montenegro.