Filmmakers Mira Nair and Zoya Akhtar applaud Girls Will Be Girls produced by Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal

After premiering at film festivals, Girls Will Be Girls starring Preeti Panigrahi, Kani Kusruti in lead roles, has now released in US. For the unversed, the Indo-French film, written and directed by Suchi Talati, marks the foray of popular couple Ali Fazal and Richa Chadha into production. Filmmakers Mira Nair and Zoya Akhtar who came across the coming-of-age drama, have only words of praises for the film, its performances, and of course to the producers who decided to showcase the poignant tale to the world.Filmmaker Mira Nair has lauded Girls Will Be Girls as it makes waves with its release in the United States. Nair praised the film’s storytelling and performances, encouraging her fans in the US to experience the cinematic brilliance for themselves. Mira Nair described the film as “rare,” admiring Suchita Talati’s writing and direction. She also urged her followers to watch Girls Will Be Girls, noting its sold-out screenings and growing buzz. “Girls Will Be Girls is a rare gem. It captivated me with its raw honesty and nuanced storytelling. This is a film that deserves to be seen, and I strongly urge everyone in the US to catch it,” said Nair.Joining in the praise, director-producer Zoya Akhtar also expressed her admiration for the film. In her appreciation, Zoya said, “Gentle, lyrical. A visual coming-of-age poem. Do not miss this.” Such high praise from both Nair and Akhtar marks a significant milestone for Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal’s first production.Mira Nair also acknowledged the film’s impressive reception at the prestigious Sundance Film Festival, where it received widespread acclaim. She further highlighted the powerful performances by Preeti and Kantari Kanmani, who portrayed a complex mother-daughter relationship with depth and authenticity.Richa Chadha, one of the producers of the film, expressed her gratitude for the support from these renowned filmmakers. "Mira Nair and Zoya Akhtar have always been inspirations to us, and for them to acknowledge Girls Will Be Girls in such a heartfelt way means the world to us. This film is very close to our hearts, and their words have only fueled our passion to continue telling stories that matter,” said Chadha.As Girls Will Be Girls continues its US journey, the film has marked another milestone for Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal’s production venture.Also Read: Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal’s production Girls Will Be Girls wins Grand Jury Prize at Indian Film Festival of L.A; actress pens a heartwarming note