Bollywood producer Boney Kapoor experienced an emotional moment on Friday as his late wife Sridevi's final film as an actor Mom released across theatres in China. Boney hoped that the audiences in China connect with the movie as well.
Boney shared his feelings on social media media website Twitter, writing: “Mom releases in China today. An emotional moment for me. Thank you @ZeeStudios_ for spreading Sri’s last film to such wider audiences. I hope people will connect with the film there too. @SrideviBKapoor @MomTheMovie” He posted a Chinese language poster of Mom along with the message. Take a look.
Directed by Ravi Udyawar, Mom features Sridevi as a mother who sets out to ensure justice for her step-daughter, essayed by Pakistani actress Sajal Ali, after she is sexually assaulted. The cast also included Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Akshaye Khanna.
Sridevi won the Best Actress National Award posthumously for her role in the film. Mom has been previously released in 40 countries including Poland, Russia, the UK, the US, Singapore and the Czech Republic.
(Inputs: IANS)
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