The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) has announced that LOVE SONIA as the Opening Night film for 2018. IFFM will also welcome Director Tabrez Noorani and stars Freida Pinto (Slumdog Millionaire), Richa Chadha (Gangs of Wasseypur and Masaan) and Mrunal Thakur (Kumkum Bhagya) as special guests. It kicks off the fest that will run from 10 August – 22 August 2018.
LOVE SONIA marks the major directorial debut for Tabrez Noorani, inspired by his experiences in the world of human trafficking. The film tells the story of (wait for it) Sonia, a young Indian village girl whose life changes irrevocably when she is entrapped in the global sex trade while trying to save her beloved sister Preeti.
IFFM was established in 2012 as an initiative of the Victorian Government and has established itself as an important part of State’s cultural calendar. In 2016, the festival was honoured with the Melbourne Award for contribution to Multiculturalism.
Opening night kicks off on the 10 August 2018 at Hoyts Melbourne Central, with a panel discussion at 4:30pm on 11 August at Deakin Edge, Federation Square.
