Director Tabrez Noorani’s ‘Love Sonia‘, which has generated a lot of buzz in Los Angeles and won accolades in London, is now set to open in Indian cinemas. The gritty film that got standing ovations globally for its touching tale about human trafficking has also won the best Indie Film Award at Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2018.
‘Love Sonia’ tells the 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 movie is presented by Tamasha Talkies and Samraaj Talkies in association with India Take One Productions, Cinemantra & Dynasty Consulting Group, releases on September 14.
An excited Noorani said, “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.”
Producer David Womark added, “I am deeply thankful for the accolades ‘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.”
Executive Producer Shalini Thackeray said, “‘Love Sonia’ is a brave and moving film. I am proud to be a part of this movie that talks about human trafficking in such a poignant manner. Samraaj Talkies is proud to present a movie featuring a strong ensemble cast.”
To this, co-producer Amar Butala added, “‘Love Sonia’ is India’s most sincere and disturbing film on human trafficking. It a potent story that spans from India to Hong Kong all the way to Los Angeles‘.’
Noorani had been planning ‘Love Sonia’ for at least a decade, it enters the dark alleys where sex trafficking is a business and sexual exploitation and oppression as a way of life. Featuring Manoj Bajpayee, Richa Chadha, Rajkummar Rao, Sai Tamhankar, Adil Hussain, Demi Moore, Mark Duplass and Freida Pinto, the movie marks the debut of television actress Mrunal Thakur.