Shemaroo Entertainment releases the much awaited film Margarita, With a Straw on Home Video. The movie not only performed well at the box office but was also much talked about due to its unconventional story line. The character of Laila played by Kalki Koechlin wowed the viewers and critics alike. Besides Kalki, the film also features Revathi, Sayani Gupta and Kuljeet Singh.
Laila is a young romantic, a secret rebel in a wheelchair. Undeterred by cerebral palsy, she embarks on a journey of seeking love and acceptance. Her exhilarating adventures cause a rift both within herself and with those she is closest to. Ultimately, it is in the intensity of these bonds that she finds the strength to be truly herself.
At times heartbreaking, at times hysterically funny – ‘Margarita, With a Straw’ breaks all stereotypes of disabled women and brings forth a bold character that has never been seen in Indian or World Cinema – and yet at the same time is utterly relatable.
The film’s impressive ensemble cast includes veteran actorRevathy,who has essayed the role of Laila’s mother; Sayani Gupta, who plays Laila’s feisty and beautiful friend Khanum; and British actorWilliam Moseley (Chronicles of Narnia), who shines as Laila’s handsome friend Jared.
Margarita, With a Straw, with its unusual story is a must watch for every Indian Cinema lover,The movie can also be enjoyed by visually and hearing impaired people.
Highlights of the DVD include special Sub-titles & Audio Track for the Visually & Hearing Impaired, “Making of the film” and Deleted Scenes included as Bonus feature in DVD.
The DVD and VCD of ‘Margarita, With a Straw’ is economically priced at Rs 399/- and Rs 115/- respectively.