Mumbai: Bollywood doubles Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal’s first production venture ‘Girls Will Girls B Girls’ has been brought with John Casswits Honor at The Independent Spirit Awards 2025.

This category of the award is given to the best feature film made on a budget of $ 1 million per year. “Girls be Girls Will Girls” is the first Indian film to receive the honor.

Richa found this victory as a dream. He said: “I am proud that whatever we have made with girls is proud of girls. The film not only represents an individual journey, but is a collective effort of a team that believed in its voice. ,

It is humble to see on such a grand stage, shared Richa, who said: “As the first Indian actor and producer to win an independent soul award, I think it’s not just my victory, but rather There is a win for all of us to work to make diverse, authentic stories. ,

The announcement of victory was one of the biggest moments of the night, including Anora and Jessie Easenberg A Real Paine along with other major category winners. Ali said: “This victory is one important to us, and for Indian cinema as a whole. The spirit of independent filmmaking is about taking risks and telling the truth, no matter how uncomfortable or challenging it is. ,

“Girls will be girls right. I am proud to be a part of a film that is carrying boundaries and making history. ,

Directed and written by Shuchi Talati, Girls B Girls B Girls also carry forward the button studio, as manufacturers under their production banner as the beginning of famous Indian actors Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal.

It consists of Kani Kusruti, Preeti Panigrahi and Kesav Binoy Kiran, and tells the poignant story of Meera, a young girl at a strict boarding school in the Himalayas. As Meera navigated her sexual awakening and discovered desire and romance, her journey is interrupted by her mother, which never got a chance to experience a similar age journey.

Shuchi Tala said that it is more than just one award for him. “This is a powerful affidavit of the story that we determine to tell. It was a labor of love, and it is equally amazing to resonate with the audience and critics. I am also happy that Richa and my friendship have ended in this artistic way. ,

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 truth, especially since John Casswet’s cinema is something that resonates with me . This victory is for the whole team that used to believe this story and all women and girls whose voices are waiting to hear.