Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal have announced 6 films as producers and have also revealed the upcoming projects under their production house .
Pushing Button Studios, the production house founded by Bollywood power couple Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal in March 2021, which is already making its mark in the film industry. Following their stellar debut with “Girls Will Be Girls” at the prestigious Sundance Film Festival last month, the studio has announced an impressive lineup of diverse projects that reflect and underlines, their commitment to innovative and groundbreaking storytelling.
Pushing Buttons Studios' debut production, "Girls Will Be Girls"...
Pushing Buttons Studios' debut production, "Girls Will Be Girls", directed by Shuchi Talati, has received widespread worldwide acclaim as well as notable success at global film festivals such as Sundance. A collaborative effort to be provided between Pushing Buttons Studios, Crawling Angels, Blink Digital and Dolce Vita Films, the film took home two top awards – Audience Choice for Best Film and Jury Award for Best Actor, for lead actress Preeti Panigrahi.
Building on this unprecedented win, Pushing Button Studios is thrilled to unveil several of its upcoming projects and showcase its dedication to exploring different genres and supporting emerging talent. This slot includes an adult animated project, a comedy, a satire, a documentary and a fantasy drama film.
Expressing her excitement for her upcoming projects, Richa Chadha said, “We are driven by a passion for storytelling and a commitment to bringing fresh, diverse narratives to the table. The success of 'Girls Will Be Girls' at Sundance has further fueled our determination. And also inspired to push creative boundaries."
Ali Fazal said, “Pushing Button Studios is not just a production house; it is a platform for artists to collaborate, experiment and create memorable experiences for the audience. We are excited about the diversity of storytelling in our films. "
Here are the full details of the Pushing Buttons movie line-up:
Girls Will Be Girls (Coming of Age Drama) – Director Susthi Talati
It follows the journey of 16-year-old Meera, whose coming of age is hindered by her young mother, who herself never became an adult.
Papaya (Crime Thriller) – Director Akash Bhatia
Voyeurism-loving Mumbai-based paparazzi photographer Porus Bisht, aspires to move beyond his profession and become a respected photographer. His story changes when he captures a pivotal moment involving a famous celebrity, changing both his career and life.
Doggie Stylez (Adult Animation) - Director Ashutosh Pathak
Doggie Stylez is a cheeky satire of today's modern humans and society, told through the lens of society of dogs, imitating human values and failing. How can they truly succeed, when humans themselves cannot succeed?
Pinky Promise (Musical Comedy) – Written by Amitosh Nagpal
Set in a small hill town in Himachal Pradesh, is the love story of Pinky, an 'enthusiastic' dancer, and Goldie, a talented bhajan-singer. The two find themselves entangled in a forbidden love. Despite their feuding families, they defy expectations and embark on a joyous musical journey, creating a modern Romeo and Juliet tale with a heart-warming and happily-ever-after twist.
Reality (Documentary) - Director Rahul Singh Dutta
Amidst the whirlwind of wedding planning, professional time demands and difficult relationships, Ali and Richa stayed connected to each other to move their lives forward. This is a story based on the life of Ali and Richa.
Miss Palmolive All Night Cabaret (fantasy drama) - Director Kamal Swaroop
This odd couple, Bhavani Singh, a revolutionary celibate bandit, and Miss Palmolive, a cabaret dancer, set out on a platonic musical journey through the fantasy world of Cinemata, where government discovers that only a kiss can defeat him .