Ali Fazal Richa Chadha: Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal have officially stepped into the world of filmmaking with their maiden production Girls Will Be Girls, directed by debutant Shuchi Talati. The coming-of-age drama, which had it’s World Premier at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year, was released on Prime Video on December 18. But behind this celebrated project lies a tale of passion, determination, and good old-fashioned Indian Jugaad!
Ali Fazal on Funding Their Dream Project
In an interview with The Indian Express, Ali opened up about the lengths they went to in order to bring their vision to life. “We are all from a country that is famous for its jugaad… its ability to figure out a way to get things done. Honestly, we asked for money from here and there and even broke our FDs to fund Girls Will Be Girls. But we managed. Now, it is getting a nice release, and many sections of the audience are watching it. It is possible,” shared Ali.
He further expressed their excitement about future collaborations, saying, “Our place is open for collaborations, and we would love to listen to a lot of ideas. We hope we can produce more films like these, and make it reach a wider audience.”
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About Girls Will Be Girls
Set in a boarding school nestled in a quaint Himalayan hill town, Girls Will Be Girls follows the journey of a rebellious 16-year-old, Mira (Preeti Panigrahi), whose coming-of-age story intertwines with her mother’s unfulfilled dreams. The film also stars Kani Kusruti, Jitin Gulati, and Kesav Binoy Kiron.
Produced under Richa and Ali’s banner, Pushing Buttons Studios, in collaborations with Blink Digital and Docle Vita Films, the movie has already won hearts worldwide. At the Sundance Film Festival, it bagged the Audience Award in the World Domestic Entry category and the Special Jury award for Preeti Panigrahi‘s stellar performance.
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A Bold Beginning for Richa and Ali as Producers
With Girls Will Be Girls, the actor-producer duo has not only made a splash but also set the stage for more boundary-pushing cinema. Their journey form breaking FDs to earning international acclaim is an inspiring tale of dedication to the art of storytelling.
Streaming now on Prime Video, Girls Will Be Girls is a heartfelt drama that promises to leave a lasting impression on audiences across the globe.
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