New Delhi slice-of-life family drama 'Love, Sitara' starring Sobhita Dhulipala will hit streaming platform ZEE5 on September 27.
The Hindi film is directed by Vandana Kataria and produced by Ronnie Screwvala's RSVP Movies, the makers said on Thursday.
Rajeev Siddhartha, Sonali Kulkarni, B Jayashree, Virginia Rodrigues, Sanjay Bhutiani, Tamara D'Souza and Rijul Ray also complete the cast of "Love, Sitara".
The story centers on Tara (Dhulipala), a fiercely independent interior designer, and Arjun (Siddhartha), a passionate chef on the verge of international success. Their seemingly perfect relationship faces a crucial test when unexpected situations prompt a spontaneous marriage proposal.
"'Love, Sitara' explores the complexities of modern relationships, the weight of family expectations and the courage needed to face uncomfortable truths. As tensions rise and secrets surface, viewers wonder: can love really overcome all obstacles, or can you? Some wounds too deep to heal? Read its official synopsis.
Dhulipala, known for films like "Ponniyin Selvan I and II" and web series "Made in Heaven" and "The Night Manager", said playing the role of Sitara was a significant journey.
"What attracted me to this role is that it is the story of a girl who finds the courage to break her conditioning and be honest with herself no matter what.
"She is a family girl at heart and she will stand up for what she believes in, even if it isn't easy. There is something dignified, relatable and real about Sitara's personality that all women connect with," she said in a statement. .
Siddhartha, whose credits include web shows like "Four More Shots Please!" and "Aashram," he said he loves how complex and real the characters in the film are.
"Working alongside such a talented cast and crew like RSVP Productions, Vandana Kataria ma'am and Sobhita has been a privilege, and I believe 'Love, Sitara' will be loved by each and every ZEE5 viewer," he added.
For Kataria, creating "Love, Sitara" has been a long but fun journey through the ups and downs of the COVID lockdowns.
"It's a modern take on the quintessential Bollywood love story set in a family drama. I am delighted to be collaborating with RSVP and for ZEE5 to support us on this journey.
"We are confident that this film will not only entertain but also spark conversations that will offer new perspectives on love, forgiveness and marriages. I can't wait for viewers to watch the film and perhaps see reflections of their own lives in the films. characters in the film," said the director.
The trailer of "Love, Sitara" was released today on social media.
The Hindi film is directed by Vandana Kataria and produced by Ronnie Screwvala's RSVP Movies, the makers said on Thursday.
Rajeev Siddhartha, Sonali Kulkarni, B Jayashree, Virginia Rodrigues, Sanjay Bhutiani, Tamara D'Souza and Rijul Ray also complete the cast of "Love, Sitara".
The story centers on Tara (Dhulipala), a fiercely independent interior designer, and Arjun (Siddhartha), a passionate chef on the verge of international success. Their seemingly perfect relationship faces a crucial test when unexpected situations prompt a spontaneous marriage proposal.
"'Love, Sitara' explores the complexities of modern relationships, the weight of family expectations and the courage needed to face uncomfortable truths. As tensions rise and secrets surface, viewers wonder: can love really overcome all obstacles, or can you? Some wounds too deep to heal? Read its official synopsis.
Dhulipala, known for films like "Ponniyin Selvan I and II" and web series "Made in Heaven" and "The Night Manager", said playing the role of Sitara was a significant journey.
"What attracted me to this role is that it is the story of a girl who finds the courage to break her conditioning and be honest with herself no matter what.
"She is a family girl at heart and she will stand up for what she believes in, even if it isn't easy. There is something dignified, relatable and real about Sitara's personality that all women connect with," she said in a statement. .
Siddhartha, whose credits include web shows like "Four More Shots Please!" and "Aashram," he said he loves how complex and real the characters in the film are.
"Working alongside such a talented cast and crew like RSVP Productions, Vandana Kataria ma'am and Sobhita has been a privilege, and I believe 'Love, Sitara' will be loved by each and every ZEE5 viewer," he added.
For Kataria, creating "Love, Sitara" has been a long but fun journey through the ups and downs of the COVID lockdowns.
"It's a modern take on the quintessential Bollywood love story set in a family drama. I am delighted to be collaborating with RSVP and for ZEE5 to support us on this journey.
"We are confident that this film will not only entertain but also spark conversations that will offer new perspectives on love, forgiveness and marriages. I can't wait for viewers to watch the film and perhaps see reflections of their own lives in the films. characters in the film," said the director.
The trailer of "Love, Sitara" was released today on social media.
