27th February,2024, Mumbai: Bollywood star couple Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal formed the vibrant production company Pushing Buttons Studios in March 2021, and it’s already causing ripples in the business. Following “Girls Will Be Girls,” the studio’s world premiere at the esteemed Sundance Film Festival last month, they have unveiled an amazing slate of varied projects that highlight their dedication to creativity and avant-garde storytelling.
More Details About Pushing Buttons Studios
“Girls Will Be Girls,” Shuchi Talati’s directorial debut from Pushing Buttons Studios, has received critical praise and made a significant impact at Sundance. The movie, which was produced in conjunction with Pushing Buttons Studios, Crawling Angels, Blink Digital, and Dolce Vita Films, won two prestigious honours: the Jury Award for Best Actor, which was given to lead actress Preeti Panigrahi, and the Audience Choice Award for Best Film.
Building on this success, Pushing Buttons Studios is excited to share their next projects, which demonstrate their commitment to discovering new genres and helping up-and-coming artists. The varied slate consists of a fantasy drama picture, a comedy, a satire, an adult animated movie, and a documentary.
Ali Fazal and Richa Chadha’s Statement About The Production House
Richa Chadha said, “We are driven by a passion for storytelling and a commitment to bring fresh, diverse narratives to the forefront,” expressing her excitement for the upcoming projects. The triumph of ‘Girls Will Be Girls’ during Sundance has strengthened our resolve to persist in pushing artistic frontiers.”
Ali Fazal went on, “Pushing Buttons Studios is a platform for artists to work together, experiment, and create unforgettable experiences for audiences. It’s more than just a production house.” The wide variety of initiatives we have in the works excites us.”
Here are all the specifics of the lineup that was revealed.
1. The movie Girls Will Be Girls (a coming-of-age drama) Written by Talati Shuchi
Traces the life of 16-year-old Mira, whose young mother, who never experienced adulthood, interferes with her sultry and rebellious coming of age.
2. The crime-thriller movie Papita Written by Bhatia Akash
Porus Bisht, a voyeuristic paparazzi photographer from Mumbai, hopes to go beyond his line of work and establish himself as a reputable photographer. His life and career are drastically changed when he witnesses a significant event involving a well-known celebrity.
3. Ashutosh Pathak’s adult animated flick Doggie Stylez
Through the eyes of a civilization of dogs trying to emulate human principles and failing miserably, Doggie Stylez is a lighthearted satire on contemporary humans. Really, how can they succeed when not even humans can?
4. Amitosh Nagpal wrote the musical comedy Pinky Promise.
Pinky, a’spirited’ dancer, and Goldie, a gifted vocalist from a competing Bhajan-Mandli, become embroiled in a forbidden love in a small Himachal Pradeshi hilltop town. They defy expectations and go on a joyful musical adventure in spite of their rival families, giving rise to a touching modern-day Romeo and Juliet story with a happily-ever-after twist.
5. Rahul Singh Datta’s documentary film Riality
Ali and Richa cling to one other for the ride of their life as they navigate the chaos of wedding planning, hard jobs, and difficult relationships.
6. Kamal Swaroop’s fantasy drama Miss Palmoliv All Night Cabaret
A cabaret dancer named Miss Palmolive and a revolutionary celibate daku named Bhavani Singh set off on a platonic musical trip through the magical realm of Cinemata, where the government learns that he can only be defeated by a kiss.
By-Sapna Meena