As a queer Indian-American film enthusiast who grew up feeling like I didn’t quite fit in with my own culture, “A Nice Indian Boy” resonates deeply with me. The journey of Naveen (Karan Soni) and his white-orphan-artist boyfriend Jay (Jonathan Groff), as they navigate traditional Indian families, is a story that mirrors the struggles I faced in my own life.
The heartwarming romantic comedy, “A Nice Indian Boy,” featuring actors like Karan Soni from “Deadpool” and Jonathan Groff known for his roles in “Frozen” and “Hamilton,” is set to be screened across the country.
Levantine Films and Wayfarer Studios, the producers of the movie, have appointed Blue Harbor Entertainment to manage its U.S. distribution. The movie is scheduled to hit theaters on April 4.
The film follows Naveen (Soni) as he brings his fiancé Jay (Groff) home to meet his traditional Indian family who, as the film’s logline explains, “must contend with accepting Naveen’s white-orphan-artist boyfriend and helping them plan the Indian wedding of their dreams.” The cast also includes Sunita Mani (“Everything Everywhere All At Once,” “Spirited”), Zarna Garg (“Zarna”) and Harish Patel (“Eternals,” “Four Weddings and a Funeral”).
The film titled “A Nice Indian Boy” was helmed by director Roshan Sethi, who worked from a screenplay written by Eric Randall, known for his works in “Elsbeth” and “In the Dark.” This script, however, was adapted from the play originally penned by Madhuri Shekar, a writer famously behind productions like “3 Body Problem” and “The Nevers.
Six years ago, I was still hiding my true self. Yet, it’s almost unbelievable on a deeply personal note that I’m now making this romantic comedy centered around love, acceptance, and family ties. I can’t wait for it to be shared globally.
The movie is being created by Levantine Films, known for hits like “Hidden Figures,” “Jerry and Marge Go Large,” and Maude Apatow’s first directorial venture “Poetic License.” Additionally, Wayfarer Studios, who have recently achieved box office success with films such as “It Ends with Us” and “The Garfield Movie,” and garnered Oscar attention with the Netflix documentary “Will & Harper,” are also involved in its production.
From the moment I delved into Madhuri’s cherished play, I had a strong feeling it was poised to captivate hearts and evoke a wide range of emotions – laughter, tears, and admiration,” I expressed as the CEO of Levantine Films. “Fortune has smiled upon us in discovering a gifted screenwriter in Eric and an inspiring director in Roshan. Their bold decision to cast their real-life partner Karan alongside the captivating Jonathan has added an authentic layer to our production. As a team, we’ve poured our hearts, souls, and sometimes raw family dynamics into this project, resulting in a film that is both uproariously funny and genuinely heartfelt. I couldn’t be more thrilled to introduce this masterpiece to the world.
“A Wondrous Indian Boy
Andrew Calof, president of Wayfarer Studios, expressed sheer delight about the worldwide festival reception for our movie, and he gratefully acknowledged Blue Harbor as partners instrumental in its nationwide theater distribution. He described this production as a genuine work born out of passion, brimming with emotion and wit.
Ryan Haidarian of Wayfarer Studios brokered the deal with Blue Harbor.
Blue Harbor is thrilled to collaborate with Wayfarer, Levantine, and Roshan to share this heartwarming and captivating movie with audiences soon. Just like the ups and downs families often experience, we found ourselves deeply resonating with Naveen’s story.
In this project, Mindy Kaling, under her Kaling International label, joins forces with Jamal Daniel, Thalia Daniel, and Angela Cardon in the role of executive producers. Additionally, Daniel Bekerman is an executive producer through Scythia Films. Shekar, Soni, and Garg also take on this role.
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2024-12-13 20:17