After creating a buzz in Los Angeles and winning accolades in London and Melbourne, director Tabrez Noorani's Love Sonia is now set to release in India on September 14, 2018. The film is a hard-hitting story of a 17-year-old girl who risks her life to rescue her sister from a vicious human trafficking network across India, Hong Kong and Los Angeles.
The film received standing ovations globally for its explosive and shocking tale of human trafficking. The film also won the Best Indie Film Award at Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2018. Director Noorani shared, “After the incredible audience reactions in London and Melbourne, I am thrilled that the movie is now releasing back home in India. I am blessed with a powerful ensemble cast and all of them have contributed to make this film special.”
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Producer David Womark said, “I am deeply thankful for the accolades to Love Sonia has got so far in London and Melbourne. Tabrez has made a powerful film and I am glad we are now releasing in India.” Co-Producer Amar Butala says, “Love Sonia is India’s most sincere and disturbing film on human trafficking. It’s a potent story that spans from India to Hong Kong all the way to Los Angeles.’’
The film is Tabrez Noorani's directorial debut, produced by the Academy Award-nominated producer of Life of Pi David Womark and Tabrez Noorani. Co-produced by Amar Butala and Executive Producers include Shalini Thackeray, Deepak Nayar and Pravesh Sahni. The Dynasty Consulting Group was instrumental in setting up the movie.
The film has a strong ensemble cast including Manoj Bajpayee, Richa Chadha, Rajkummar Rao, Sai Tamhankar, Adil Hussain, Demi Moore, Mark Duplass with Freida Pinto and introducing Mrunal Thakur.