Neha Dhupia Credits Messi For Global Buzz Around ‘52 Blue’

MUMBAI- Neha Dhupia, whose international debut film ’52 Blue’ is set to open the London Indian Film Festival on July 9, has said Argentine soccer superstar Lionel Messi’s association with the movie has brought “an incredible spotlight to the project internationally.”

’52 Blue’ will have its European premiere at BFI Southbank, with Neha attending alongside acclaimed actor Adil Hussain and the film’s ensemble cast.

“To have our European premiere at the iconic BFI Southbank is a huge honor for the entire team. Sharing this moment with such talented co-actors like Adil Hussain and the rest of the cast makes it even more memorable,” Neha said in a statement.

She added: “The association of someone as globally admired as Lionel Messi with the film has also brought an incredible spotlight to the project internationally. I genuinely cannot wait to experience the audience reaction in London and celebrate this journey with everyone who has been part of bringing ’52 Blue’ to life.”

Speaking about the significance of the film, Neha said, “’52 Blue’ will always be an incredibly special film for me because it marks my first international project, and to see it opening a festival as prestigious as the London Indian Film Festival feels surreal.”

Directed by Egyptian filmmaker Ali El Arabi, ’52 Blue’ follows Ashish, a young man isolated by his father, who leaves home at age 23 with his mother’s unwavering support to meet his idol, Messi, at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. The journey leads him to discover himself and experience the world for the first time. (IANS)