Watch ‘Siya’ Trailer: Vineet Kumar Singh, Pooja Pandey present heartwrenching tale of a woman’s quest for justice
‘Siya’ is the directorial debut of producer Manish Mundra, and while the hard-hitting film starring Pooja Pandey and Vineet Kumar Singh is set in one of India’s northern states, it speaks to a global audience.
The makers of cinematic gems like ‘Masaan’ and ‘Newton’ are out with another important work of storytelling, ‘Siya’.
The film, produced by Drishyam Films, tells the story of a small-town girl who, despite all odds, decides to defy oppressive patriarchy and fight for justice.
‘Siya’ is the directorial debut of producer Manish Mundra, and while the hard-hitting film starring Pooja Pandey and Vineet Kumar Singh is set in one of India’s northern states, it speaks to a global audience.
While the teaser for ‘Siya’ piqued audiences’ interest, the trailer is riveting from start to finish, as we can’t help but relate and empathise with the protagonist’s plight. The film is an uncompromising look at the harsh reality that women around the world continue to face.
The trailer follows the protagonist as he navigates a man’s world, pleading for justice and fighting for what is right. The trailer also teases the film’s stellar performances, with Pooja Pandey and Vineet Kumar Singh truly pushing the envelope as actors.
Says director Manish Mundra, “’Siya’ is a story of resilience and grit. It also deals with the hypocrisy behind crimes against women. It is such an important story at a time where these atrocities continue to rise all around the world. I hope ‘Siya’ sparks important conversation and dialogue on the subject and that audiences understand the relevance of the film and support it.”
Says Pooja Pandey, “This is a role of a lifetime. It challenged every aspect of me as an artist. Victims have endured so much and I had to ensure that the character reflected the rollercoaster of emotions that goes through a woman’s mind when something this terrible happens to her. I hope I’ve done justice to the character and that audiences connect with her.”
Adds Vineet Kumar Singh, who also celebrates his birthday today, “There couldn’t be a better way to celebrate the day. As an actor, I’m always on the lookout for new and challenging roles and ‘Siya’ is one of them. It’s always special because while I’ve worked with Manish on three films before, this is our first as director-actor and I’m happy to be part of his directorial debut.”
Produced by Drishyam Films, ‘Siya’ is directed by Manish Mundra will release nationwide on September 16, 2022.
