Makers of the upcoming collection ‘Huge Women Do not Cry’, a coming-of-age college drama set towards the backdrop of a fictionalized all-girls boarding college, on Wednesday, unveiled the official trailer.
Directed by Nitya Mehra, Sudhanshu Saria, Karan Kapadia, and Kopal Naithani, it boasts a predominantly women-led ensemble solid that options Avantika Vandanapu, Aneet Padda, Dalai, Vidushi, Lhakyila, Afrah Sayed and Akshita Sood, Pooja Bhatt, Raima Sen, and Zoya Hussain in pivotal roles, together with Mukul Chadda.
Taking to Instagram, Pooja Bhatt handled followers with the official video and captioned it, “If there may be one factor stronger than magic, it’s SISTERHOOD!”
The trailer introduces the principal (performed by Pooja Bhatt) claiming the establishment has performed a task in shaping society and the nation.
The video offers a glimpse into the boarding life on the prestigious Vandana Valley, the place a bunch of seven ladies are gearing up for his or her closing yr in class with each intention of ruling the campus. An outsider, Kavya Yadav (Vidushi) , walks onto the campus, hoping to make mates and ace life. Noor has her eyes set on the college captaincy, whereas Ludo is chasing down the sports activities captaincy place. As Roohi (portrayed by Aneet) and JC (performed by Lhakyila) push for his or her beauty-business to succeed, Pluggy has grand plans of her personal, and the rebel-poet Dia prepares to leap the boundary of the college wall earlier than the category bell rings.
Speaking about what drew her to the story, Pooja Bhatt mentioned, “I mentioned sure to Huge Women Do not Cry as a result of I used to be drawn to the story, the setting, and the characters in it. As a rebellious teenager who by no means shied away from talking my thoughts and questioning authority, it was such a kick to play Anita Verma. What I beloved was that inside the collection, the characters develop a wholesome sense of self and attempt to beat gender bias and stereotypes. For me, this was key, as that ensures they develop into wholesome function fashions for others on the market. It’s a lot wanted within the occasions we reside in, the place focus is extra on materialistic and frivolous virtues.”
Essaying the character of Ludo within the collection, Avantika mentioned, “With the ability to play Ludo was really the chance of a lifetime. I am so deeply grateful each time I reminisce on the expertise of getting labored with unbelievable ladies like Nitya Mehra and Ashi Dua, but in addition spending time with my ladies on set. To stroll away from a present enjoying fake finest mates just for it to return true in additional methods than one is completely surreal. Ludo challenged me, intimidated me, and in some methods even broke me. However Ludo additionally constructed me again up, impressed me, and reassured me. She’s a magical character and I hope that for audiences she’s in a position to have even a fraction of the influence she had on me.”
“I’ve at all times been drawn to coming-of-age stories–the journey of self-discovery and grappling with id resonates deeply with me. Being a part of a present that authentically portrays the complexities of rising up, each the highs and lows, was extremely fulfilling. I hope Roohi takes the viewers by means of all of the messy emotions that come together with being a youngster, along with her wit and sass; her aggressive and generally territorial love for her mates, and her cathartic change that occurs solely when she hits all-time low. Life imitates artwork, and I now have a woman gang that claims, ‘huge ladies do not cry’ whereas wiping away one another’s tears,” Aneet, who performs Roohi added.
Dalai shared the expertise and mentioned, “Coming of age in a sisterhood is probably the most mysterious, magical, and enjoyable journey. It was a pleasure to have relived that have of being Pluggy, and I could not have wished for a extra particular woman gang. Huge Women Do not Cry gave me sisters for all times, and I can not wait for everybody to expertise the wild trip with us”
Vidushi talked about her function, “What really moved me from the start was the sincerity of the motives behind creating this collection. Entering into Kavya’s footwear has been an immensely rewarding and fulfilling expertise. I’m assured that you’ll all join with the story of this very atypical woman on a journey to pursue her extraordinary desires, balancing household expectations, whereas making an attempt to slot in and show herself, navigating the benefits of privilege, and finally discovering her worth simply as she is.”
Recalling her audition for the collection, Afrah mentioned, “I first auditioned for Huge Women Do not Cry in 2020, and it has been my dream to be part of this present ever since! Turning into Noor simply felt right, our lives someway really feel intertwined with one another. Noor is wise, centered, and at all times has a plan! You both know a Noor or you’re a Noor. Being from an all ladies college myself, a coming of age present a couple of ladies boarding college is one thing I might undoubtedly binge watch, and I hope the viewers enjoys watching it as a lot as we loved capturing it! I am extraordinarily grateful to be part of this collection and to have discovered such lovely friendships that I am going to eternally cherish!”
Creator and director Nitya Mehra mentioned, “Huge Women Do not Cry is my homage to the very best years of my life. It is an homage to my finest mates, to sisterhood, and to the younger ladies that encourage me day by day.”
The collection takes audiences into the world of the celebrated Vandana Valley the place a bunch of younger ladies navigate life’s myriad exhilarating adventures of independence, rise up, friendship, love, heartbreaks, and desires, as they problem not solely the norms of the college however society at massive.
Alongside the journey, every of them battles with an inside battle to stay true to their very own distinctive identities.
‘Huge Women Do not Cry’ will stream on an OTT platform from March 14. (ANI)