Mumbai: Actress Sanya Malhotra has received a nomination for Best Actress for her role in ‘Mrs’ at the upcoming New York Indian Film Festival 2024. Alongside her, director Arati Kadav has also been nominated in the Best Director category.
The announcement was made via Jio Studios’ official Instagram account.
“We are delighted to announce that our Hindi film ‘Mrs’ will be showcased at the esteemed #NewYorkIndianFilmFestival2024! Furthermore, Sanya Malhotra has been nominated for Best Actress, while Arati Kadav has earned a nomination for Best Director,” the post stated.
‘Mrs’ is set to be screened at this prestigious film festival.
Expressing her enthusiasm, Sanya remarked, “It is a moment of immense pride for me that ‘Mrs’ has been selected as the closing film for NYIFF. Portraying Richa, a character navigating the delicate balance between tradition and ambition, was both an honor and a responsibility, given its reflection of the struggles faced by many Indian women. Bringing this story to life has been incredibly fulfilling, and I eagerly anticipate sharing it with audiences worldwide.”
Director Arati Kadav also conveyed her gratitude, stating, “I eagerly await the films showcased at NYIFF each year, making it a true privilege for our film to be chosen as the closing feature of such a prestigious festival. Our goal with ‘Mrs’ is to resonate with Indian audiences not only in India but also abroad, and this platform offers us a means to connect with the diaspora. I am thankful to our producers Harman Baweja, Baweja Studios, and Jio Studios for supporting this journey and making this achievement possible.”
“I extend my gratitude to the dedicated cast and crew whose sincerity has propelled the film’s success. Representing our country and its narratives on the global stage fills us with immense pride, encouraging us to persist in our endeavors,” Arati added.
Harman Baweja, the producer of ‘Mrs,’ commented, “I am deeply honored by ‘Mrs’ being chosen as the closing film at NYIFF. NYIFF has a longstanding tradition of celebrating pioneering Indian cinema, and we are incredibly proud to be part of this legacy. We eagerly anticipate sharing our labor of love, ‘Mrs,’ with New York audiences.”
Produced by Jyoti Deshpande, Pammi Baweja, and Harman Baweja, ‘Mrs’ is directed by Arati Kadav.
