Mumbai, Nov 29 (NationPress) As the release of her latest film 'Christmas Karma' approaches, filmmaker Gurinder Chadha has embarked on her journey in Mumbai to promote her upcoming project. Upon arriving in the vibrant city, Gurinder took part in the celebration of designer-turned-producer Manish Malhotra's film 'Gustaakh Ishq', sharing the spotlight with renowned personalities such as Rekha, Kajol, Shabana Azmi, and Karan Johar.

Gurinder shared delightful snapshots with her friends on social media, captioning, 'Landed in #mumbai to launch @christmaskarmamovie and hit the ground running with my dear friends celebrating @manishmalhotra05’s new film as producer @gustaakh_ishq. Huge congrats and bravo. @karanjohar @kajol #rekha @azmishabana18 @pvrcinemas_official' (with heart and raised hands emojis) (sic).

As excitement builds for 'Christmas Karma', set to release on December 12, Gurinder opened up about the inspirations behind the film.

She shared a heartfelt family tradition that kicks off her Christmas celebrations, revealing that she still becomes emotional each year watching 'It's A Wonderful Life' during the holiday season.

Gurinder said, 'For me, Christmas begins with my annual family tradition, where I take my children to watch It's A Wonderful Life at the Prince Charles Cinema in London. Every year, I cry buckets at the end while being moved by its life-affirming message. That love for classic holiday storytelling inspired Christmas Karma.'

She described the film as 'My ode to Dickens and Capra with a contemporary twist.'

Gurinder elaborated that 'Christmas Karma' delves into the essence of Christmas in today's fragmented world, emphasizing how kindness, empathy, and hope are essential in bridging divides.

Furthermore, she explained how 'Christmas Karma' is infused with Sikh philosophy. 'Living is Giving' is part of the teachings of Guru Nanak and Sikhism. Being a Sikh, the core message of 'Ek On Khar' (We are all one) resonates heavily for me in the making of my film,' she said.