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Pallavi Sharda Stars in New Franco-Indian Romance
14 May
Summary
- Pallavi Sharda leads the French-Indian film 'Stay'.
- The story follows an Indian woman's Parisian escape.
- The film explores cultural lines and unlikely bonds.
Pallavi Sharda, known for her work across Bollywood, Hollywood, and British television, is taking on her first French-language role in the independent feature film "Stay." The movie, written and directed by Rohena Gera, recently completed its India shoot and is now filming in France.
"Stay" tells the story of Sailee, portrayed by Sharda, a woman from a wealthy Indian family who relocates to Paris after a divorce to escape societal pressures. Her journey leads her to an unexpected connection with Léo, a delivery driver played by Julien De Saint-Jean, beginning to break down the cultural and social barriers they each assumed were insurmountable.
Rohena Gera, whose previous film "Sir" premiered at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival, directs "Stay" as her first project set in France, where she now resides. The film is produced by Alice Bloch for Marianne Prods. in co-production with France 2 Cinéma, with pre-sales secured by Canal+, Ciné+ OCS, and France Télévisions.
