Two of the Dubai-based producers of Irfan Khan-starrer 'The Lunchbox' are set to hog the limelight as the heartwarming love story makes its Middle East premiere at the 10th Dubai International Film Festival today.
Arun Rangachari is the Chairman & CEO of DAR Capital Group, while Sunil John, Chief Executive Officer of ASDA'A Burson-Marsteller, the region's leading PR consultancy, is the Partner & Director at DAR Motion Pictures.
'The Lunchbox' is competing at DIFF for the prestigious Muhr AsiaAfrica Awards in the Feature film category. A second screening will be held on Friday, December 13.
DAR Motion Pictures has produced nearly 10 films, but 'The Lunchbox' has emerged as the most successful to date from the team.
The film has been described as a defining film in the history of Indian cinema, having not only won international acclaim at Cannes Film Festival but also gained strong box-office success in India.
The film is a compelling example of global collaboration with studios from India, US, France and Germany coming together to produce a film that strikes a chord with global audiences.
'The Lunchbox' is directed by debutant Ritesh Batra. The film had its world premiere at Cannes Film Festival, and went on to win the Critics Week Viewers' Choice Award. It was also screened at the Toronto International Film Festival.
The top-rated film by critics in India this year, 'The Lunchbox' is set for theatrical distribution in the US by Sony Classic Pictures next year. The film will release in theatres in the UAE on December 27, 2013.
Set in Mumbai, the film depicts the virtual relationship of Ila (played by Nimrat Kaur), who tries to add some spice to her marriage through her cooking.
However, the special lunchbox she packs for her husband is mistakenly delivered to a lonely man (Irrfan Khan) on the verge of retirement. She adds a note in the following day's lunchbox, and triggers a strange yet unique relationship with him.
Through the lunchbox, they embark on a curious journey of discovery, sharing their regrets, fears and joys through these notes. Nawazuddin Siddiqui plays a cameo role in the film.
