Priyanka knew her maiden Sikkimese production 'Pahuna' would click
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Priyanka Chopra yesterday said she had faith in her maiden Sikkimese production 'Pahuna' ('The Little Visitors') right from the outset. The film, produced under Purple Pebble Pictures, was adjudged Best Film (Jury Choice) and Special Mention by Professional Jury in The International Feature Film (TIFF) Category at SCHLINGEL International Children's Film Festival in Germany. 'Pahuna' had its world premiere at the TIFF last year.
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Love the response it's getting worldwide, tweets Priyanka
Pahuna. A film I've believed in from the word go! Love the response it's getting worldwide. Can't wait to see what's in store for our film next! Congrats team @PurplePebblePic for winning the 'Best Film (Jury's choice)' and a special mention at the #SchlingelFilmFestival https://t.co/Nz0IspuwcN
— PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) October 8, 2018
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Film revolves around 3 Nepalese children separated from parents
The film revolves around three Nepalese children who get separated from their parents, escape the Maoists agitation in Nepal and flee to Sikkim. Director Pakhi A Tyrewala thanked Priyanka for her unwavering faith in the film. "It's true. Only person who repeatedly told me that I made a good film whenever I doubted it. She always had faith in 'Pahuna'. Thanks @priyankachopra," Pakhi replied.
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Director Pakhi thanked Priyanka for her unwavering faith in 'Pahuna'
Its true. Only person who repeatedly told me that i made a good film whenever i doubted it. She always had faith in Pahuna. Thanks @priyankachopra. https://t.co/Ev3aIS6kJV
— Paakhi A Tyrewala (@PaakhiATyrewala) October 8, 2018
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Priyanka responded to Pakhi's thanks: I truly believe in hard-work
Always @PaakhiATyrewala I truly believe in the power of talent and hard work. And you are exactly that. #pahuna is an amazing film and I’m so proud of it and you. Congratulations to everyone who worked on it @PurplePebblePic and the cast and crew ! 🙏🏽❤️🎉 https://t.co/RgdLSugo6w
— PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) October 9, 2018