After 36th Tokyo International Film Festival, Sumo Didi screens at 35th Palm Springs International Film Festival 36 : Bollywood News

Sumo Didi, a film which tells the story of India’s first professional Sumo wrestler Hetal Dave, has been winning hearts at some of the most prestigious film festivals across the world. After premiering to a thunderous response at the 36th Tokyo International Film Festival, the film which travelled to the 35th Palm Springs International Film Festival recently, is being viewed as a path-breaking film from India, that’s bringing glory to the nation.

After 36th Tokyo International Film Festival, Sumo Didi screens at 35th Palm Springs International Film Festival

Sumo Didi is the only Indian film to have been showcased at these two film festivals this year. Presented by Jio Studios, the film is produced by Jyoti Deshpande, National Award-winning production house FreshLime Films and MA&TH Entertainment. With Shriyam Bhagnani in the titular role, Sumo Didi portrays the journey of an Indian middle-class girl who turned her perceived weakness, her weight, into her greatest strength, challenging stereotypes and representing India in female sumo wrestling on the global stage.

Talking about it, Therese Hays, Programmer of Palm Springs International Film Festival says, “Post Covid, I was keen on finding stories that are inspiring. Something positive where people rise above their circumstances and win, and this film reflects that very spirit.”

Arunava Joy Sengupta of FreshLime Films adds, “The reception left me overwhelmed. Everyone loved the film and stayed back to voice their appreciation. The audience was given a form when they were entering to rate the film after watching it. The lady who was collecting the forms came and showed me that, everyone had rated the film, excellent.”

Sumo Didi, the unusual story based on the true events of India’s only female sumo wrestler, Hetal Dave, is directed by well-known ad-film director Jayant Rohatgi and is written by Nikhil Sachan.

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