The much-awaited India premiere of Girls Will Be Girls, the debut film by Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal, is scheduled for October at the esteemed MAMI Mumbai Film Festival. The movie is at last making its way back to Indian screens after garnering critical acclaim at foreign film festivals and enjoying a thriving theatrical run in the US, UK, and France.
Shuchi Talati’s film, Girls Will Be Girls, has already won a number of awards and received favorable reviews. At the Sundance Film Festival, it won two major prizes: the Special Jury Award for lead actress Preeti Panigrahi’s outstanding performance and the Audience Award in the World Dramatic Entry category. For the team, the India premiere is a big homecoming, as they are excited to tell this moving story to their local audience.
Declaring, “Premiering Girls Will Be Girls at MAMI is a dream come true,” Richa Chadha showed her delight. It feels really meaningful to bring the movie home, to the place where it all started, after all the love and appreciation we’ve received from all over the world. We are thrilled that Indian viewers will be able to witness the magic that Preeti brings to the screen; this movie has been a labour of love. Our goal is that everyone who views the movie, which is a celebration of womanhood, would find it extremely moving.”
The response from around the world has been overwhelming, but Ali Fazal echoed these sentiments when he said, “Showing Girls Will Be Girls in India at MAMI is an entirely different feeling.” Being a part of the festival is a wonderful and humbling experience since it celebrates Indian cinema. From writing the script to watching it come to life on film, this experience has been immensely satisfying.”
The film’s director, Shuchi Talati, who has received multiple awards for it, said, “It is a true honour to have Girls Will Be Girls make its MAMI premiere. We are excited to present this film to the Indian public because it was done with honesty and passion. I hope this profoundly resonates with your ideas of identity, womanhood, and empowerment. I appreciate Richa and Ali entrusting me with this endeavour.”
A remarkable cast of actors, including Jitin Gulati, Kesav Benoy Kiron, Preeti Panigrahi, and Kani Kusruti, appear in the movie. Blink Digital and Dolce Vita Films collaborated with Pushing Buttons Studios, under the direction of Chadha and Fazal, to develop it.
A daring coming-of-age tale set against the backdrop of individual aspirations and societal expectations, Girls Will Be Girls delves deeply and nuancedly into the complexity of femininity. With its compelling story and superb acting, the film is set to have a big impact on Indian cinema after its widespread success.
Keep an eye out for the movie when it debuts at the MAMI Mumbai Film Festival in October. It is anticipated to attract more attention and start crucial discussions on gender, identity, and empowerment.
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