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Jio Studios films ‘Mrs’ and ‘Sumo Didi’ to premiere at 35th Palm Springs International Film Festival | Bollywood

The festival will begin in California, US, on January 4 and will conclude on January 15. HT Image According to Jio Studios, the screening of “Sumo Didi”, inspired by the story of India’s first sumo wrestler Hetal Dave with Shriyam Bhagnani in the title role, will take place on January 7. Wrap up the year gone by & gear up for 2024 with HT! Click here The film is directed by debutant Jayant Rohatgi and also features Chaitnya Sharma (Slow Cheeta). Rohatgi said he is happy to present this story of grit to North American audiences after its world premiere at the Tokyo International Film Festival in October. “I hope the character’s journey resonates with them and we are able to convey that every human being is unique and has unlimited potential waiting to explode. “What drew me to Hetal’s story was her tenacity in breaking through stereotypes, social prejudices, patriarchal mindsets, lack of opportunities, yet have that relentless focus and determination to make a seemingly impossible dream come true,” the director said in a …