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NORTH AMERICAN Newsline DECEMBER 02, 2022 | The Indian Eye 27

Indian Feature Film Maali wins big at

the Queens World Film Festival

OUR BUREAU
Queens, NY

aali is written by Shiv-Son-
ali, and directed by Shiv
MC Shetty, the only Indian
Feature Film to be nominated in two
categories and winning the Best Di-
rector Award at the Festival.
An impactful film which makes
us realize the importance of Nature
and Mental Health. Maali by Pragya
Kapoor and Sonali Rana has created
waves across nations.
Written by Shiv-Sonali, and di-
rected by Shiv C Shetty, the film got
its World Premiere at the Indian Film
Festival of Melbourne. It was also the Director Shiv C Shetty
only Indian Feature Film at QWFF
amongst 157 films from 27 nations “It was a surreal moment when
across the globe. we received a standing ovation in
The film was received with a lot New York. I have seen Shiv live this
of love and a standing ovation after journey for more than 3 years and
the screening in New York. The film him winning the Best Director award
was nominated in two categories and is just so gratifying,” said Sonali.
Shiv won the best Director award. “This is our first award and I feel
He added “When the film was being like it’s such an important milestone
made, we had put our life and soul for us as a team too. I am proud of
into it, and it is so gratifying to see Shiv and happy to see his and the
people connect with our film and give team’s effort being rewarded,” said
it so much love.” Pragya Kapoor.

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