America
'Citylights' to be screened at NYIFF
Mumbai, April 1
Hansal Mehta's film
"Citylights", which narrates a heart-wrenching tale of a couple who
migrates to Mumbai to fulfill their dreams, will be screened at the
upcoming edition of New York Indian Film Festival (NYIFF). Elated over
the news, the director says screening dates are yet to be announced.
“#Citylights
to be screened at #NYIFF...Lovely festival run by some amazIng people.
Screening date and time to be announced soon (sic),†Mehta tweeted on
Wednesday.
“Citylights†is the story of Deepak Singh, who is
forced to migrate to Mumbai from Rajasthan with his wife and child. He
soon discovers the complexities of city life and finds himself living on
the streets.
Produced by Fox Studios and Mahesh Bhatt,
“Citylights†film was also screened at the Dharamsala International Film
Festival (DIFF) last year. Starring Rajkummar Rao and Patralekha in the
lead roles, it is an adaptation of British film "Metro Manila".
Meanwhile, the 15th edition of the annual film festival is scheduled to be held on May 4-9 this year.