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“Mrs” and “Sumo Didi”, two films from Jio Studios, are set to be screened at the upcoming New York Indian Film Festival. Both the movies will be showcased on the last day of the gala, where Sanya Malhotra-starrer “Mrs” will close NYIFF on June 2.
Directed by Arati Kadav, “Mrs” is billed as a captivating account of a woman’s strength and resilience. The Hindi film is a remake of acclaimed Malayalam film “The Great Indian Kitchen” by Jeo Baby. It has been previously played at the Palm Springs International Film Festival and Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival.
Sumo Didi has secured double nominations for Best Debut Film and Nikhil Sachan for Best Screenplay. Meanwhile, Mrs shines bright with a nomination for Sanya Malhotra in the coveted Best Actress category and Best Director Category for Arati Kadav.
The New York Indian Film Festival is the oldest such film event in North America. NYIFF 2024 is the 24 th edition to be held from May 31 – June 02, 2024. Four days will be packed with a celebration of new Indian cinema from different regions of the country – a mixture of films and conversations.
The festival also boasts an extensive selection of shorts spread across four groupings. In all, there will be a total of 49 films, including narrative features, documentaries and shorts.
