Pan Nalin's part-autobiographical drama Chhello Show or Last Film Show has advanced to the next round of voting in the International Feature Film category for Oscars 2023. Being India's official entry to the prestigious awards ceremony, all eyes are on the film. While the makers are promoting the film on every global platform, Priyanka Chopra Jonas hosted a special screening at her residence in Los Angeles.
Encouraging Indian talent and allowing the film to reach out to a wider audience, the actress spoke about single-screen theatres in India and how her father bunked school to watch films on the silver screen. Pan Nalin and Chhello Show's lead actor Bhavin Rabari were at the special screening.
Producer David Dubinsky attended the special screening of Chhello Show hosted by Priyanka. He shared pictures and videos on Instagram. He wrote, "With Priyanka Chopra, actress, model, and producer (married to Nick Jonas) at the movie screening and reception of Last Film Show, a coming of age drama of a boy from a remote village in India who discovers the joys of the movie theater just as digital projection changes the game. It is India’s submission to the Academy Awards and was just shortlisted in Best International feature film category. Available on Netflix."
For the screening, Priyanka wore a black outfit. Bhavin, who played the lead role of Samay, was dressed in a traditional outfit.
Chhello Show revolves around a young boy from Chalala, a village in Gujarat, who falls in love with the magic of cinema and how his life orbits and changes with time. The film also stars Vikas Bata, Richa Meena, Bhavesh Shrimali, Dipen Raval and Rahul Koli.
(Source: Instagram)
