Pooja Batra beams with pride as her short film 'Echoes Of Us' screened at Cannes
Mumbai, May 15
Actress-producer Pooja Batra expressed her gratitude after her short film "Echoes Of Us" was screened at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival, which commenced on May 12.
Pooja shared a handful of pictures of herself along with Iulia Vantur and Deepak Tijori from the French Riviera on Instagram. She went on tp express her gratitude to Cannes Marche du Film teams, while also appreciating her film's director Joe Rajan and the entire crew.
She wrote: Thank you @FestivalTheCannes & @MarcheDuFilm for the amazing experience and So proud to be screening my short #echoesofus in #cannes with my amazing #team Director Magic @joerajan27 Stunners @vanturiulia & @deepaktijoriteam Dripped in @nidhi_casadimoda always. Thank you @vinayshervegar @swapnilchobe for everything."
Talking about 'Echoes of Us', the film explores themes of love, loss, and human connection, and stars Deepak Tijori and Spanish actress Alessandra Whelan Merediz. The film is written and directed by Joe Rajan, and promises a poignant narrative that resonates across cultures and borders.
The film is produced by Glowbellinc, the Los Angeles-based production house helmed by actress and entrepreneur Pooja Batra.
Meanwhile, Pooja gained prominence in 1993 when she was crowned Miss India International. She entered Bollywood in 1997 with her debut film 'Virasat', starring Anil Kapoor, and later appeared in 'Bhai' with Suniel Shetty.
Pooja, who is is related to Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, a martyr decorated with India's highest military honour, the Param Vir Chakra, made a name for herself in Bollywood with films such as 'Haseena Maan Jayegi', 'Dil Ne Phir Yaad Kiya', 'Kahin Pyaar Na Ho Jaaye', 'Nayak: The Real Hero', and 'Taj Mahal: An Eternal Love Story', which was showcased at the Cannes Film Festival in 2004, among others.
She was last seen on screen in 2021 in 'Squad', an action thriller directed by Nilesh Sahay.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Nice to see Bollywood connect with Cannes again. But honestly, the article feels too much like a PR piece. Would love to know more about the film's actual content and reception at the festival, rather than just the Instagram reel. Still, congratulations to the team!
Pooja Batra is also related to a Param Vir Chakra awardee! That's such a proud legacy to carry. Balancing glamour and substance, she's a true Indian star. Wishing her short film all the success at Cannes.
It's great to see Indian producers taking content to global platforms. 'Echoes Of Us' sounds like a deeply emotional film. But I wonder if the budget could have been better spent on grassroots cinema rather than Cannes fees? Just a thought.
Love that Pooja Batra is back in action! I remember her from 'Virasat'. The Cannes screening is a big deal for any filmmaker. Hope the film gets distribution in India too - would love to watch it in a theatre near me. 😊
Good to see Indian talent at Cannes, but the article mentions Deepak Tijori and Iulia Vantur prominently - are they really the stars? And the Spanish actress? Feels like the credit is being spread thin. Still, any Indian representation at such festivals is welcome. Kudos to the team!
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