Adil Hussain and Neha Dhupia starrer 52 Blue is set to screen at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM). Directed by Ali El Arabi, the film revolves around Ashish (Yadav Shashidhar), a young football fanatic who escapes his isolating life in Kochi, with the quiet support of his mother (played by Neha), to travel to the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar and meet his idol, Lionel Messi.
"I'm incredibly grateful 52 Blue is going to be screened at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne. Every film has its own journey, but some stories leave a lasting impact on you as an actor, and 52 Blue is definitely one of them. It's a deeply emotional and honest narrative that stayed with me long after the camera stopped rolling," Neha said in a statement.
The actor said she wants the film to resonate with the audience.
"It's always rewarding when a story you've believed in finds audiences beyond borders. Cinema has the power to connect people through emotions, irrespective of language or geography, and I hope 52 Blue resonates with everyone who watches it at IFFM,” she added.
Previously, the film opened the London Indian Film Festival on July 9.