December 21, 2024: The coming-of-age drama Girls Will Be Girls, produced by Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal, continues to garner widespread admiration from both fans and industry peers alike. After making its mark at several international film festivals, including the prestigious 2024 Sundance Film Festival, where it won two awards, the film has now found its audience on Prime Video. The accolades keep pouring in, with stars like Priyanka Chopra, Hrithik Roshan, and Dia Mirza already praising the film. Recently, actor RajKummar Rao joined the growing list of admirers, calling the film “beautiful.”
RajKummar Rao, known for his versatile performances, shared a poster of Girls Will Be Girls on his Instagram stories, expressing his appreciation for the film and its creators. He wrote, “This is such a beautiful, coming-of-age film produced by our very own Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal. More power to you both, doston. The film stays with you for a long time. Congratulations #SuchiTalati on Girls Will Be Girls and Kani Kusruti, Preeti Panigrahi, and Kesav Binoy Kiran–such fine performances by you all.”
The film’s success at the Sundance Film Festival and its sweep of multiple awards at the MAMI Mumbai Film Festival only underline its impact and relevance. This Indo-French collaboration, produced under Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal’s production company, Pushing Buttons Studios, alongside French production houses Dolce Vita Films and Crawling Angel Films, has struck a chord with audiences and critics alike.
Directed by Shuchi Talati, Girls Will Be Girls tells a compelling and emotional story set in a boarding school in a small Himalayan town in northern India. The film centers around Mira, a 16-year-old girl navigating her rebellious awakening, which is intricately tied to her mother’s own unfulfilled coming-of-age experiences. The film explores themes of youth, identity, and the complexities of relationships, offering a nuanced look at the generational divide.
Starring newcomers Preeti Panigrahi and Kesav Binoy Kiron alongside Kani Kusruti, the film showcases powerful performances, which have also been widely praised. With its captivating narrative and strong performances, Girls Will Be Girls is quickly becoming one of the standout films of the year.
The praise from RajKummar Rao and other industry heavyweights reflects the film’s impact and its ability to resonate deeply with audiences. It’s a testament to the quality of storytelling and the talents behind the project, particularly the vision of director Shuchi Talati and the support of Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal, who continue to champion diverse, meaningful cinema.
