Will Kareena & Sonam Kapoor's Veere Di Wedding be India's Oceans 8?
Veere Di Wedding goes the Oceans 8 way! Here's why the Kareena Kapoor, Sonam Kapoor, Swara Bhasker starrer is a game changing film for Hindi cinema...
Oceans 8 headlined by Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway, Mindy Kaling, Sarah Paulson, Awkwafina, Rihanna, and Helena Bonham Carter went on to make headlines in Hollywood ,becoming the first film front lined by female heavyweights stars.
Back on home turf , Veere Di Wedding starring Kareena Kapoor Khan, Sonam
Kapoor, Swara Bhaskar & Shikha Talsani also bring together leading
contemporary female stars, as the film celebrates the spirit of the modern-day
Indian woman.
While Oceans 8, is an all-female led spinoff reenvisioning the series as an
all-female job, Veere Di Wedding too is an unabashed , unapologetic story of
four women from different walks of life. throwing caution to the wind and
celebrating friendship and all that life has to offer.
Though there have been several films in Hindi cinema that
celebrate male friendship and bonding , Veere Di Wedding is the first film
headlined by women and backed by women producers .
It was long time coming as most "girl gang" films in India are
specifically targetted at a purely female audience, this one however is meant
for the women and their men too.
Says a trade source, "All eyes are on Veere Di Wedding as not only is the
film showing tremendous potential but is also a game changer in more ways than
one. While Hollywood has films like Sex & The City and recently Oceans 8
,Indian cinema is finally waking up to the power of our female superstars and
Veere Di Wedding brings together 2 heavyweights , Sonam Kapoor Ahuja &
Kareena Kapoor Khan. Swara Bhaskar & Shikha Talsania too have proved their
mettle as powerhouse performers and the casting is relatable and just right for
the script.The makers have infused a modern sensibility where the women are the
protagonists and not just the hero's love interests. "
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