Shuchi Talati, left, and Richa Chadha accepted the John Casswits Award for “Girls Will Girls” during the Film Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica, California on Saturday, February 22, 2025. Photo Credit: Chris Pizello

Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal’s first film production, Girls will be girls, On Saturday, the 2025 Independent Spirit Awards won the prestigious John Casswits Award. It receives the director Shuchi Talati’s film for the first time to make an Indian film.

The John Casswits Award is given to the best film made on a budget of $ 1 million annually. The announcement of victory was one of the biggest moments of the night, including the winners of other major category. Anora And Jessie Easenburg A real pain,

Independent Spirit Awards Festival is famous for celebrating independent filmmaking. Girls will be girlsWhose Premier Prime Video took place on December 18, 2024 in India, has received significant praise for his women-led age-age story.

Starring by Kani Kusruti, Preeti Panigrahi and Kesav Binoy Kiran, the film tells the poignant story of Meera, a young girl in a strict boarding school, surrounded by the Himalayas. “As Meera has navigated her sexual awakening and discovered desire and romance, her journey is interrupted by her mother, who has never got a chance to experience a similar journey to a similar age,” readline reads Is.

In a statement, Chadha shared his enthusiasm, saying, “This victory seems like a dream. I am proud of what we have made Girls will be girlsThe film not only represents an individual journey, but is a collective effort of a team that believed in its voice. To see that such a grand platform is recognized. As the first Indian actor and producer to win an independent soul award, I think it is not just my victory, but a win for all of us who are working to create diverse, authentic stories. ,

Fazal echoed the spirit of his co-producer, “This victory is an important for us and the whole of Indian cinema. The spirit of independent filmmaking filmmaking is about taking risks and telling the truth, no matter how uncomfortable or challenging it Do not be Girls will be girls This is what it does. I am proud to be a part of a film that is carrying boundaries and making history. ,

Talati also said, “This is more than just an award for me – this is a powerful affidavit of the story we determine to tell. It was a labor of love, and it was to resonate with the audience and critics. The equally amazing is that Richa and my friendship is also finished in this artistic way. “

Shuchi Talati and Richa Chadha posed with John Casswalls Award for “Girls Will Girls” during the 40th Film Independent Spirit Awards on Santa Monica, California, US, 22 February, 2025. Photo Credit: Daniel Cole

Talati said, “We are thrilled and humble to receive this incredible honor.” “The film was a labor of love, and to see that it is being recognized on such a prestigious platform, this is a dream true, especially since John Casswet’s cinema is something that resonates with me . This victory is for the entire team that believed in this story and for all women and girls whose voice is waiting to hear. ,

Girls will be girls In collaboration with Blink Digital and Dolce Vita Films, the joint venture of Chadha and Fazal is manufactured by Push Button Studio.