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Sanya Malhotra’s ‘Mrs’ to close New York Indian Film Festival | Hindi Film News

The upcoming movie “Mrs.,starring Sanya Malhotra The production, in which he starred, was selected as the closing performance of the 24th New York Indian Festival. Film festival (new yorkThe film is scheduled to hit the screens on June 2nd.
“Mrs.” is a gripping story of female strength and resilience. It also stars Nishant Dahiya and Kanwaljit Singh in important roles. It is a Hindi remake of the critically acclaimed Malayalam film “The Great Indian Kitchen,” starring Nimisha Sajayan.
Reacting to the news, Sanya said, “It is a proud moment for me that ‘Mrs.’ has been selected as the closing film of the New York International Film Festival. Playing Richa, a character who struggles with the delicate balance between tradition and ambition, embodies the struggles of many Indian women, and it has been a huge honour and responsibility. Our efforts in bringing this story to life have been incredibly rewarding and I can’t wait to share it with the world.”
Moreover, “Sumo Didi” will be screened at the next festival on June 2. The film has bagged double nominations for Best Debut Film and Nikhil Sachan Award for Best Screenplay.
Shot in Kolkata, Mumbai and Japan, “Sumo Didi” tells the story of a middle-class girl from a conservative Marwari family who rises to the occasion, turns her weaknesses into strengths and shatters the glass ceiling.
Sharing his excitement, director Jayant Rohatgi said, “After the heartwarming response in Tokyo and Palm Springs, I am thrilled to be a part of such a prestigious festival as the New York International Film Festival. I feel honoured to be surrounded by such powerful films and filmmakers celebrating the best of Indian cinema.”Hetal’s journey has been simply amazing.”
“I was so moved by her tenacity in overcoming gender stereotypes, societal prejudice, lack of opportunities and her own demons to achieve a dream that seemed impossible. I hope our film will resonate with and inspire audiences in New York as well,” he added.
“Sumo Didi” is presented by Jio Studios in association with Fresh Lime Films and MA+TH. Jyoti DeshpandeAkash Chawla, Amit Chandrra and Arunava Sengupta.
Meanwhile, for Mrs., Sanya has been nominated for Best Actress and Arati Kadav for Best Director.
Mrs is produced by Jio Studios and Baweja Studios.