In a groundbreaking achievement, Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal's maiden production Girls will be Girls has emerged as the breakout film at Sundance Film Festival 2024 and won two awards. After winning over critics who gave it glowing reviews, this small film with a big heart went on to win the feted Audience award in the World Dramatic Entry category, as well as the Special Jury Award for the Lead actress Preeti Panigrahi.
As the sole Indian narrative feature at the festival, Girls Will Be Girls stood out and its success solidifies Richa and Ali's arrival as producers. The actors reacted, “We embarked on this journey with Girls will be Girls with courage and the overwhelming response at Sundance has been stuff of dreams! This experience reinforces our belief in the power of storytelling and the need to champion diverse narratives that resonate globally. As actors, we've always craved powerful stories but getting those opportunities wasn't always in our hands. That's why it's heartening to see our new actors receiving this global acclaim. This recognition motivates us to continue pushing boundaries and telling new stories."