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Feature Film ‘Maali’ makes an impactful North American

premiere at the Chicago South Asian Film Festival

OUR BUREAU hiqui’ (2021). Besides donning the
producer’s hat, Pragya has been in-
Chicago
volved in some exemplary work in
aali’ is a journey of a the field of environment conserva-
16-year-old girl Tulsi, from tion.
Mthe calm mountains to Founder of Ek Saath -The Earth
the concrete jungle and her struggle Foundation, she remains in a con-
when she witnesses the life of the city; stant pursuit to make the world a
greed, loneliness and depression. As better place through her philanthro-
interesting as the movie title, ‘Maali’ py efforts & eco-friendly initiatives.
brings alive the most pertinent glob- Pragya says, ‘Maali’ is a film
al conversation around deforestation which is close to my heart. When
and mental health. I heard the story of the film from
Shiv C. Shetty, who makes his Sonali and Shiv for the first time, I
directorial debut, said, “It’s heart- instantly connected with the world
warming to see that a journey we and agreed to come on board as a
started 3-years ago has reached this presenter. Filmmakers who have the
far, showcasing ‘Maali’ to the Chica- passion and drive to tell meaningful,
go audience is special and it is very engaging stories about real issues
gratifying to see the everyone emo- need to be encouraged.”
tionally connects with the film. is rapid urbanization and at the oth- Kapoor who is known for delivering Presented by Pragya Kapoor
‘Maali’ is a reflection of what we er, soon-to-be-extinct nature.” content-driven hits like ‘Kedarnath’ ‘Maali’ is written by Shiv - Sonali and
see around us today; at one end there ‘Maali’ is presented by Pragya (2018) and ‘Chandigarh Kare Aas- directed by Shiv C. Shetty.

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