Goemkarponn desk
PANAJI: Multilingual actress and Marathi film industry’s beacon, Sai Tamhankar known to Bollywood for her breakthrough role in ‘Mimi’ is one of the most loved and respected actresses of our time. Her performance in ‘Pondicherry’, ‘Love Sonia’, ‘Hunterrr’ and ‘Pet Puraan’ make her an instant fan favourite. With her now being part of Madhur Bhandarkar’s ‘India Lockdown’ the actress’ skills promise us a new era for the actress.
The actress will be seen playing an integral role in Madhur Bhandarkar’s ‘India Lockdown’ When asked about her experience she said, “At first it seemed like I was dreaming. To be a part of Madhur sir’s film is a distinction in itself for any actress. I learned so much from him. Even after all these years, there were still things I was able to only realise while working on India Lockdown. I am eternally grateful for the opportunity.”
When asked about the film’s premiere taking place at IFFI Goa, the actress confessed, “I couldn’t have possibly wished for more. For the film to be premiering on such a revered and respected platform is a huge honour. I am so humbled by the very thought itself.”
The actress who is touted to become Madhur Bhandarkar’s next heroine has her hands full with multiple projects in various languages.
Written by Amit Joshi and Aradhana Sah with Madhur Bhandarkar, ‘India Lockdown’ explores the lives of disparate characters who are catapulted into an unforeseen dramatic situation instigated by the lockdown due to the corona pandemic.
The four parallel stories explored are that of a father-daughter duo who are stuck in different cities during a crucial high point in the daughter’s life; a sex worker and the hardships she goes through in her personal and professional life due to the lockdown, a migrant worker who barely manages to provide bread and butter for his family and an air hostess who for the first time has some downtime compelling her to introspect.
The film will be produced by Dr. Jayantilal Gada of PEN Studios, Madhur Bhandarkar’s Bhandarkar Entertainment, and Pranav Jain’s P J Motions Pictures.
‘India Lockdown’ will exclusively premiere on OTT platform ZEE5.
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