Filmmaker Indira Dhar, who achieved a major feat with her film Putul- becoming the first Bengali film to contend for Best Picture at the 97th Academy Awards, is set to make her mark in the mainstream Hindi cinema with her upcoming film, Echoes of Valour. The first look of the film was unveiled yesterday at the India Pavilion of the ongoing Cannes Film Festival 2025.
It was unveiled in the presence of Shekhar Kapur, Mr. Gautam Bhanot, General Manager of NFDC, and Mr. Ajay Nagabhushan, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India in the presence of Margaret Zambonini, Sayan Ganguly, the music director and the producer of the film and Dhar.
It was a moment of celebration of Indian storytelling on a global platform, as Echoes of Valour promises to offer a fresh, elevated vision of mainstream Indian cinema.
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Set against the backdrop of an Indian Army family, Echoes of Valour is a deeply moving biopic, starring Divya Dutta and Neeraj Kabi. It promises a powerful exploration of love, resilience, and sacrifice.
Speaking about the launch of her film, Indira said, "To have the first look of Echoes of Valour unveiled at Cannes 바카라 and by the legendary Shekhar Kapur 바카라 was a moment I will carry with me for a long time. This film is, at its core, a mother-to-mother promise. I gave my word to Shukla Bandopadhyay that I would tell her story with unwavering honesty and grit 바카라 and I am deeply grateful for the chance to honour that promise. It wasn바카라t easy, but we바카라ve done it, with all our heart. This film is a tribute to the parents of the soldiers of the Indian Army 바카라 to their courage, their resilience, and their quiet sacrifices."
"To share this journey on a global stage like Cannes, in the presence of our incredible collaborators 바카라 Margaret Zambonini, our producer; Sayan Ganguly, our music director and co-producer 바카라 is a privilege. I remain especially thankful to the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India, FICCI, and NFDC for their continued support in bringing Echoes of Valour to the world," she added.
