The Sanya Malhotra-starrer film Mrs. is set to make its Asia premiere at the 2023 International Film Festival of India (IFFI) on November 22.
Directed by Arati Kadav, Mrs. has already made waves in the international film festival circuit, with screenings at notable events such as the Indian International Film Festival of Melbourne (IIFM), Tallinn Black Nights, the New York Indian Film Festival (NYIFF), and the Palm Springs International Film Festival.
Mrs. delves into the journey of Richa, portrayed by Sanya Malhotra, as she grapples with defining her identity within the confines of her role as a wife and homemaker. Supporting Malhotra in this thought-provoking narrative are actors Nishant Dahiya and Kanwaljit Singh, who deliver impactful performances alongside her.
Speaking on the upcoming premiere, Sanya Malhotra expressed her joy, stating, “The premiere of Mrs. in India feels like it has completed a full circle. This film has been a journey of profound personal and emotional growth, and having it embraced by audiences at international festivals has been incredibly humbling for me. However, nothing compares to the joy of sharing it with my own people, in the land where it was born. I’m so grateful to be part of this film, and I can’t wait for audiences at IFFI to experience the magic, the love, and the heart of ‘Mrs.’”
Present for the screening will be producers Jyoti Deshpande, Harman Baweja, and co-producer Smitha Baliga, along with Sanya Malhotra and Arati Kadav.
Discussing the film’s premiere at IFFI, Jyoti Deshpande, President of Media and Content Business at Reliance Industries, stated, “‘Mrs.’ is a story deeply rooted in the Indian ethos, and with its India premiere at IFFI, this film makes a meaningful homecoming. It captures the evolving spirit of the Indian woman—her resilience, her journey of self-discovery, and her extraordinary strength in everyday life.”
Harman Baweja added, “We’re thrilled to bring ‘Mrs.’ to the audiences at IFFI, especially with Sanya Malhotra delivering such a powerful, nuanced performance.”
The film is produced by Jyoti Deshpande, Pammi Baweja, and Harman Baweja, with co-production by Smitha Baliga.
