Ali Fazal and Richa Chadha opened up about their maiden production venture, “Girls Will Be Girls,” directed by debut filmmaker Shuchi Talati. The film, which recently premiered on Amazon Prime Video, has been making waves in the festival circuit and among audiences1.
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Ali Fazal and Richa Chadha, who produced the film under their banner Pushing Buttons Studios, shared their journey of bringing the film to life. Fazal revealed that they faced numerous financial challenges but were determined to see the project through1. “We are all from a country that is famous for its jugaad – its ability to figure out a way to get things done,” Fazal said. “Honestly, we asked for money from here and there, and even broke our FDs to fund Girls Will Be Girls1. But we managed. Now, it is getting a nice release, and many sections of the audience are watching it1. It is possible.”
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Richa Chadha added that collaborations played a crucial role in the film’s success. “For instance, this film was edited in France1. It received a grant because of the core idea of the film,” she said. Chadha emphasized the importance of supporting new talent and giving them opportunities to shine1.
The film, set in an elite boarding school in a Himalayan town in North India, follows the story of Mira, a teenage girl navigating adolescence, friendships, and self-discovery. The film stars newcomers Preeti Panigrahi and Kesav Binoy Kiron, alongside top-tier talent Kani Kusruti1.
Ali Fazal also spoke about the vision of their production house, Pushing Buttons Studios. “Our place is open for collaborations, and we would love to listen to a lot of ideas1. We hope we can produce more films like these and make them reach a wider audience.”
The film has already garnered praise from industry peers, including Priyanka Chopra and Hrithik Roshan, who both lauded the film’s storyline and performances. “Words fall short for me,” Fazal said, expressing his excitement about the film’s release2. “Thank you to our entire cast and crew, most of all, our very special Shuchi Talati – for believing in us.”
As Ali Fazal and Richa Chadha continue to make their mark as producers, their dedication to telling meaningful stories and supporting new talent shines through in “Girls Will Be Girls.” The film is a testament to their passion for cinema and their commitment to bringing unique and heartfelt stories to the screen.
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