Ali Fazal, Richa Chadha break fixed deposits to fund Girls Will Be Girls
Actors Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal broke their fixed deposits to finance their first production Girls Will Be Girls, which has been praised for its portrayal of teenage challenges. The film premiered at international festivals and is now available on Prime Video.
Actors Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal, who produced the critically acclaimed film Girls Will Be Girls, said they broke their fixed deposits for the film. The film starring Kani Kushruti and Preeti Panigrahi was recently released in India on Prime Video after screening at several international film festivals.
Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal talk about financing at a press event their first productionThe Heeramandi actor said, ‘We all belong to a country which is famous for Jugaad (quick fix), It is the ability to figure out a way to get things done. To be honest, we asked for money here and there and even broke our FD to fund Girls Will Be Girls. But we managed.”
“For example, this film was edited in France. It got a grant because of the basic idea of the film,” the Masaan actor said.
For those unaware, Ali Fazal and Richa Chadha launched their production house with the aim of supporting filmmakers struggling with financial limitations. Girls Will Be Girls marks her first project directed by Shuchi Talati.
The film premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, earning two awards and widespread acclaim. Actresses Priyanka Chopra, Hrithik Roshan and Aditi Rao Hydari praised the film After its OTT release.
Watch the trailer of Girls Will Be Girls here:
India Today Digital said in its review for Girls Will Be Girlsgave the film four out of five stars. An excerpt from the review read: “Preeti Panigrahi has given the performance of a lifetime as a teenager going through internal conflict. The 22-year-old is perfect in her portrayal, which is very natural and effortless. Winning the Special Jury Prize for Acting at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival This is no mean feat, so you can imagine how great his performance can be.”
It continued, “Her exchanges with Kani Kasruti, an experienced and one of the most subtle actors, dominate much of the film, but otherwise too, she captures every body movement brilliantly, the light From hesitation or despair to fear and excitement, the camera hovers over her throughout the film with perfection, and she commands your attention in most scenes.”
Girls Will Be Girls explores the challenges of adolescence and social pressure through the story of 18-year-old Meera. The film follows his journey of rebellion and emotional struggles, linked to his mother’s incomplete experiences of her childhood.
