Suujoy J Mukerji’s directorial short film ‘Ab Mujhe Udnaa Hai – Let Me Soar High’ featuring Shreyas Porus Pardiwalla has won the Best Film award at the Cotton City International Film Festival. When a director and an actor share this level of trust and are both as talented as these two are, great achievements are more than assured.
The film by Suujoy J Mukerji, son of legendary actor and filmmaker Joy Mukerji, points out that the world over women’s molestation and rape are a matter of concern, and the film is a story of guts, grit and glory. Even before its release, the inspiring short film has been making waves at the global level having won several awards and accolades. The movie received a thunderous applause and an overwhelming response at the International Film Festival.
“My film is about empowering victims of molestation and rape. The society, as a whole, needs to join in the effort to help victims of sexual abuse and crimes to regain their confidence and join the mainstream,” says Suujoy.
Shreyas Porus Pardiwalla Says ” I’m overwhelmed with the constant appreciation that our film has been getting. It’s truly a proud feeling and a prestigious honour to be winning the award. I feel truly blessed to be associated with “Ab Mujhe Udnaa Hai – Let Me Soar High”.
