‘The
Sky Is Pink’, directed by Shonali Bose, has been selected for the 44th Toronto International
Film Festival (TIFF). The film will have its world premiere as part of the Gala
Presentation at TIFF. Previous films that have held Gala presentation slots
include Warner Bros. box-office hit ’A Star is Born’ and Universal Studios
Academy Award-winning ‘Green Book’.
Starring
Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Farhan Akhtar and Zaira Wasim, the film will premiere at
TIFF on September 13th. TIFF is one of the largest and most
prestigious film festivals in the world. Only 20 films get selected for
the Gala Presentation from around the world each year. ‘The Sky Is Pink’ has
the distinct honour of being the only film selected from all of Asia. The film
is produced by RSVP and Roy Kapur Films, in association with Ivanhoe Pictures
and Purple Pebble Pictures.
Director
Shonali Bose shared, "The Sky Is Pink is a deeply personal and an
incredibly special film for me. At its core, this is an extraordinary story of
what it means to be a family. I am honored that the film will premiere at TIFF
– my third film to premiere at TIFF and I cannot wait.”
Producer
Ronnie Screwvala, whose film 'Mard Ko Dard Nahin Hota' garnered immense acclaim
at TIFF 2018
shared, "It is great to be back especially after the love we received last
year. The Sky Is Pink is a story for audiences across the globe. We take great
pride in presenting our film at TIFF and look forward to sharing this film with
everyone."
Talking
about the world premiere at the Festival, Producer Siddharth Roy Kapur said, “I
am thrilled that our first production at Roy Kapur Films has been selected to
have its worldwide premiere at TIFF. From the moment that Shonali shared this
incredible story with us, we knew that it had the potential to resonate with
audiences around the world.”
Ivanhoe
Pictures Co-CEO John Penotti and Head of Production for India Kilian Kerwin
stated, “We are incredibly happy to share this news. At Ivanhoe, we believe in
supporting stories that have the ability to touch people worldwide, and 'The
Sky Is Pink' is a true example of such impactful storytelling. We are delighted
to be backing such an extraordinary film and showcasing it at TIFF.”
National
Award winning actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas who essays the lead role along with
actor Farhan Akhtar, and whose Purple Pebble Pictures is co-producing the film
stated, “The Sky Is Pink is a story that I connected with from the minute I
heard it and in Shonali’s hands, it’s been crafted into a moving, beautiful
film that will renew our faith in love and life. It’s what led me to not only take on the
challenging role of Aditi Chaudhary but also to co-produce it with Ronnie and
Siddharth. I am so proud of this film
and am honoured that the film’s world premiere will take place at the Gala
Presentation at TIFF 2019. I’m looking forward to
being back at TIFF once again to showcase our a small package of love to the
world."
Produced
by RSVP and Roy Kapur Films in association with Ivanhoe Pictures and Purple
Pebble Pictures, 'The Sky Is Pink' is the incredible love story of a couple –
Aditi and Niren Chaudhary - spanning 25 years, told through the lens of their spunky
teenage daughter – Aisha Chaudhary, who was diagnosed with a terminal illness.
The film is slated to release worldwide on 11th October 2019.
The
Toronto International Film Festival is being held from September 5 till September 15 2019.
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