Mumbai March 12 (IANS) Malavika Mohanan who will be making her film debut with Majid Majidi s maiden India-set project "Beyond The Clouds" says the Iranian filmmaker is a genius when it comes to storytelling and capturing the nuances of human emotions.
"Mr Majidi is a genius when it comes to storytelling and capturing the nuances of human emotions. There maybe a handful of makers around the world who showcase women and children as beautifully as he does " Malavika said in a statement.
Malavika says she is humbled to be essaying "a beautifully written female character" in "Beyond The Clouds".
"His female characters all have one common thread -- they are all really layered yet strong women whose strength lies in the awareness of their vulnerability. The combination strength with that vulnerability is what makes these characters so special " added Malavika who is the daughter of cinematographer KU Mohanan.
"Beyond The Clouds" narrates a heart-warming tale of a brother and sister and how they find happiness in separation and turbulent times. The film celebrates the triumph and adoration of life against a Mumbai backdrop.
Produced by Zee Studios and Namah Pictures the film is set to release worldwide on April 20.
The film will also introduce Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor s younger brother Ishaan Khatter to the world.
In the film Malavika will seen essaying role of Tara -- elder sister of Ishaan s character Amir.
Asked about Majidi s vision for their on screen equation she said: "Mr Majidi was very clear about the fact that Tara was the wind beneath Amir s wings -- his guiding force as it were. She probably was the only thing that made sense to him amidst all of the world s nonsense.
"I m so humbled to be essaying such a beautifully written female character in Majidi s film. It s a dream come true in every way."
--IANS
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