Mira Nair and Zoya Akhtar applaud Richa-Ali's debut production

Mira Nair has lauded Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal's debut production Girls Will Be Girls, as it makes waves with its US release. In a recent social media post, Nair described the film as “rare,” admiring Suchita Talati’s writing and direction. “Girls Will Be Girls is a rare gem. It captivated me with its raw honesty and nuanced storytelling. This is a film that deserves to be seen, and I strongly urge everyone in the US to catch it,” said Nair.

Joining in the praise, Zoya Akhtar also took to social media to express her admiration for the film saying, “Gentle, lyrical. A visual coming-of-age poem. Do not miss this.”

Expressing her gratitude, Richa wrote, "Mira Nair and Zoya Akhtar have always been inspirations to us, and for them to acknowledge Girls Will Be Girls in such a heartfelt way means the world to us. This film is very close to our hearts, and their words have only fueled our passion to continue telling stories that matter"

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