A nonetheless from Ladies of My Billion. (courtesy: YouTube)
New Delhi:
Ladies of My Billion, an upcoming documentary from actor-producer Priyanka Chopra Jonas, will premiere on Prime Video on Could 3, the streaming service introduced on Thursday. Directed by Ajitesh Sharma, the documentary narrates the true story of Srishti Bakshi, who launched into a strolling pilgrimage from Kanyakumari to Kashmir, spanning 3,800 kms over 240 days, with a mission to search out and share tales about girls, their struggles, desires, rights, and their wins, in opposition to all odds, a press launch mentioned.
Priyanka Chopra has produced via her banner Purple Pebble Photos in collaboration with Apoorva Bakshi’s Awedacious Originals.
“Ladies have borne the brunt of gender bias for a lot too lengthy, enduring a silent battle in opposition to entrenched social injustices that search to suppress their voices. With ‘WOMB’, the purpose is to transcend these struggles – to be a beacon of hope,” the 41-year-old actor mentioned.
“WOMB isn’t merely an outline of ache and struggling, however a rallying cry and name for solidarity and motion. We hope this movie takes us a step nearer to a world the place each girl is appreciated, honoured, and empowered to soar,” she added.
In line with Prime Video, Ladies of My Billion sheds gentle on the on-ground realities of the numerous trials encountered by girls in India.
Manish Menghani, director and head of content material licensing, at Prime Video India, mentioned the streaming service is dedicated in direction of elevating narratives which are inspiring and may be catalysts of change.
“Srishti Bakshi’s endeavour to make clear these vital features and taking important steps in direction of stopping violence in opposition to girls and empowering them is a brave initiative that must be taken to a wider viewers. It’s an honour for us to collaborate with Purple Pebble Photos and Awedacious Originals to carry this extremely necessary documentary to our prospects in India and internationally,” he added.
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