Bollywood couple Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal’s debut production, Girls Will Be Girls, won big at the Sundance Film Festival. As their film won the Audience award in the World Cinema Dramatic Competition category and the Special Jury Award for lead actor Preeti Panigrahi, Richa and Ali said that the accolades on the world stage have “reinforced their belief in storytelling.”
The couple released a joint statement after the big win. They said, “We embarked on this journey with Girls Will Be Girls with courage and the overwhelming response at Sundance has been the stuff of dreams! This experience reinforces our belief in the power of storytelling and the need to champion diverse narratives that resonate globally.”
Ali and Richa are motivated to create more such stories after their win. They continued, “As actors, we’ve always craved powerful stories but getting those opportunities wasn’t always in our hands. That’s why it’s heartening to see our new actors receiving this global acclaim. This recognition motivates us to continue pushing boundaries and telling new stories.”
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Girls Will Be Girls is written and directed by debutant Shuchi Talati. She called the experience of directing the movie “rewarding” and complimented Richa for “protecting” the film and the story.
She said, “The film’s success at Sundance is a testament to the collaborative efforts of a dedicated team. Richa has protected this story and film like a lioness. It’s heartening to see our story resonate with audiences and critics alike, and I hope it sparks important conversations about coming-of-age experiences, that we don’t often get to see on screen”.
Richa had earlier shared that the film’s screening at the Sundance Film Festival was terrific. She wrote on Instagram, “Day 2 of Sundance : our screening was terrific and I am just happy it’s getting so much love, grateful and overwhelmed 🥹🩷🫶🏽.”
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Girls Will Be Girls is a coming-of-age drama that revolves around a 16-year-old girl who studies at a boarding school. It stars actors Kani Kusruti, Jitin Gulati, Preeti Panigrahi and Kesav Binoy Kiron in lead roles. Richa and Ali have co-produced the film with Blink Digital and Dolce Vita Films.
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