The launch of official trailer by Shahrukh Khan, encouraging promotional posts on Instagram by Riteish Deshmukh, followed by Karan Johar promoting the film on Twitter was just the beginning of Bollywood promoting a Marathi film!
The premiere was attended by Suniel Shetty. He even spoke to the media, appreciating the film’s story line and performance of the actors. He appreciated the director of this film, Vikram Phadnis for his amazing contribution to the film industry; all of this in Marathi. That’s the power of Marathi cinema. It removes the barriers of language and gives everyone a sense of belonging!
Suniel Shetty also tweeted about the films’ success on his twitter handle.
What a film, a must must watch!!! @vikramphadnis1 you are talent at it’s best. The story, screenplay, art direction, performances, cinematography and of course ur direction.... all ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ pic.twitter.com/urhi6U7CJD
— Suniel Shetty (@SunielVShetty) July 17, 2019
Farah Khan and Manish Paul also tweeted about their experience on watching the film. They also guaranteed that it’s a must watch!
All the very best to my friend @vikramphadnis1 .. his film #SmilePlease releases today n it’s been a very emotional journey.. so proud of u Vikram ♥️ pic.twitter.com/ZICaQ2kS8C
— Farah Khan (@TheFarahKhan) July 19, 2019
Saw @vikramphadnis1 ‘s film #SmilePlease ...do yourself a favour and watch it for sure!!what amazing performances,screenplay,music and direction!!way to go team...SUPERB!!
— Maniesh Paul (@ManishPaul03) July 18, 2019
Vikram Phadnis has shared videos on his Instagram handle with actors Sunil Grover, Siddhant Chaturvedi, Angad Bedi, Malaika Arora and producer Ramesh Taurani, who were present at the premiere and have appreciated the film. Everyone in the room with one voice agrees that the message of the film is very beautifully expressed by the actors and the director Vikram Phadnis. The movie indeed made Bollywood smile.
Image Source: Twitter/SunielVShetty/TheFarahKhan/ManishPaul03