The first production film by the actor and couple Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal “Girls Will Be Girls” won the Sundance Film Festival Award. The film was awarded in two categories. At the Sundance Film Festival, “Girls Will Be Girls” won the Audience Award in the World Cinema category and the film’s lead actress, Preeti Panigrahi, won Best Actress.
Actress Richa Chadha is very happy with this success of her first production film. During the film's awards ceremony, the actress became emotional. Richa shared a video on her Instagram in which she is standing on the stage and constantly wiping her tears.
In a joint statement, Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal said they never expected such an overwhelming response for their first production at Sundance. He said: “There has always been a desire for strong stories, but the realization of these stories has not always been in our hands.” That's why it's a joy to see our new actors receiving this global applause. This value inspires us to push the boundaries and tell new stories.
“Girls Will Be Girls” is directed by Shuchi Talati. Speaking about this achievement of the film, he said, “The achievement of the film at Sundance is the result of the collective efforts of a dedicated team.” Richa has protected this story and this film like a lioness. “It's great to see our story resonate with audiences and critics, and I hope it raises important questions about the experiences of growing up that we don't often get to see on screen.”