The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2024 (IFFM) is set to showcase one of its highlight centerpiece films, “Mrs,” starring Sanya Malhotra. The film, directed by Arati Kadav, will have its Australian premiere at the festival. Both Sanya Malhotra and director Arati Kadav are scheduled to attend the event.
“Mrs” delves into the intricate life of a woman, portrayed by Sanya Malhotra, who is a trained dancer and dance teacher. After her marriage, she faces the challenges of being a wife while striving to discover her own path and voice. The film explores her journey of self-expression amidst societal expectations imposed on her marital life.
The film is the Hindi remake of the critically acclaimed Malayalam film “The Great Indian Kitchen” and also features Kanwaljit Singh and Nishant Dahiya in pivotal roles. Presented by Jio Studios in association with Baweja Studios, “Mrs” is produced by Jyoti Deshpande, Pammi Baweja, and Harman Baweja. Sanya previously won the Best Actress award for the film at the New York Indian Film Festival and has also earned the nomination nod for the Best Actress category for IFFM 2024.
Speaking about the film’s Australian premiere, Sanya Malhotra expressed her excitement, “I am thrilled and honored that ‘ Mrs ’ will have its Australian premiere at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne. This film is incredibly special to me as it explores the complex and nuanced journey of a woman trying to find her own voice amidst the expectati.
