Konkona Sen Sharma Cheers Filmmaker Chanakya Vyas’ Success With ‘Mangya’
A shoutout to new-age cinema with iPhone flair.
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Acclaimed actress Konkona Sen Sharma has taken to Instagram to express her pride and support for emerging filmmaker Chanakya Vyas and his film ‘Mangya’. In her recent post, Konkona shared her enthusiasm for the project that was part of the MAMI Select Film Edition iPhone initiative.
“So proud of @chanakya.vyas and his beautiful film #mangya!! Congratulations to all the film makers and mentors!” Konkona wrote in her Instagram post. The actress encouraged her followers to explore these films, adding, “Please watch them all on @mumbaifilmfestival’s YouTube channel!”
The post included multiple posters of the movie, with the final slide showing Konkona and Chanakya smiling together at the film’s screening, capturing their shared joy over the project’s success.
The MAMI Select Film Edition iPhone appears to be a program designed to provide opportunities for emerging filmmakers to showcase their work using iPhone technology. This initiative reflects the democratization of filmmaking tools, allowing talented creators to produce quality content with accessible technology.
Konkona’s post also acknowledged the collective effort behind the project, tagging several individuals who were likely involved in the production or mentorship process: Shalini Vijayakumar, Rohin Raveendran Nair, Amrita Bagchi, and Vikramaditya Motwane. She also mentioned renowned filmmakers Vetrimaaran and Lijo Jose Pellissery, suggesting their involvement as mentors in the program.
This isn’t the first time Konkona has shown support for emerging talent in the film industry. The actress, who has herself ventured into directing with the critically acclaimed film ‘A Death in the Gunj’ (2016), has consistently championed new voices in Indian cinema.
Konkona Sen Sharma has built a distinguished career spanning both mainstream and independent cinema. Her notable performances include films like ‘Mr. and Mrs. Iyer,’ ‘Page 3,’ ‘Life in a… Metro,’ ‘Wake Up Sid,’ and ‘Lipstick Under My Burkha’. Most recently, she received critical acclaim for her performance in the Netflix series Killer Soup, where she plays the lead role of Swathi Shetty. The series premiered on 11 January, 2024, and has garnered significant attention.
For those interested in exploring these emerging filmmakers’ work, Konkona encourages visiting the Mumbai Film Festival’s YouTube channel where all the films, including ‘Mangya’, are available to watch.
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