Is Kirti Kulhari Proud as Her Film ‘Full Plate’ Opens the Indian Film Festival of Sydney?

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Key Takeaways
- Kirti Kulhari's film 'Full Plate' opens the Indian Film Festival of Sydney.
- The film explores significant themes such as food, faith, and inner strength.
- After its premiere at Busan, it gains international recognition.
- The festival will include a special panel discussion featuring Kirti.
- It highlights the importance of diverse representation in cinema.
Mumbai, Oct 9 (NationPress) Bollywood actress Kirti Kulhari is poised to shine on the global stage, as her film “Full Plate” has been selected to kick off the Indian Film Festival of Sydney.
Expressing her enthusiasm, Kirti remarked that it signifies a true moment of pride to see the film represent Indian cinema at such a renowned platform. In an exclusive statement shared with IANS, the actress expressed, “I am overwhelmed with joy at the thought of our labor of love being showcased at the Indian Film Festival of Sydney. It will be exhilarating to witness the audience's reactions to the film.”
“This is indeed a moment of pride as our film continues to gain momentum, reaching a wider audience. We had a remarkable beginning with the world premiere at Busan, and now with this, my plate is certainly full! I have never visited Australia before, so I am eagerly anticipating the entire experience there,” she added.
After its successful world premiere at the Busan International Film Festival, “Full Plate”, directed by Tannishtha Chatterjee, is set to debut at the Indian Film Festival of Sydney on October 9. The film is characterized as a touching and thought-provoking narrative that explores themes of food, faith, and inner strength. The film, which received widespread acclaim during its premiere in Busan last month, features Kirti as a homemaker-turned-cook who confronts traditions, patriarchy, and societal stereotypes through her culinary journey.
Additionally, Kirti Kulhari will engage in a special ‘Women in Film’ panel discussion during the festival.
“Full Plate” also stars actors Sharib Hashmi, Indraneil Sengupta, and Monica Dogra. It is produced by Ashutosh Goswami and Anup Chitnis (Ashutosh Entertainments), and Mohaan Nadaar and Ketki Pandit (Teamo HQ Productions Ltd).