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Shreya Chaudhry expressed enthusiasm ahead of The Mehta Boys' international premiere at the Chicago South Asian Film Festival, saying, "It's an absolute honour to have our work showcased on such a prestigious platform"

The Mehta Boys, the directorial debut of Bollywood actor Boman Irani, will premiere at the 15th Chicago South Asian Film Festival (CSAFF) on September 20. The film, starring Boman Irani, Shreya Chaudhry, and Avinash Tiwary, delves into an alienated father-son relationship, exploring themes of identity, family, and belonging.

Actor Shreya Chaudhry, who plays the female role in The Mehta Boys, is ecstatic about the film's world premiere. She said, "I am absolutely thrilled to be heading to Chicago for the South Asian Film Festival, especially since our film, The Mehta Boys, will have its world premiere on the festival's opening night! It is an enormous honor to have our work featured on such a distinguished platform, and it is really rewarding to earn this international exposure."

Reflecting on her experience with the film and working with Boman Irani, she stated, "The Mehta Boys is a very special film for me." It has been a fantastic honor to not only act but also be directed by a legend like Boman Irani sir; it is an experience I will cherish forever. I'm also happy for the opportunity to collaborate with Oscar-winning writer Alexander Dinelaris so early in my career. Boman sir's understanding of the art and the enthusiasm he brought to the set were truly inspirational. With sir on set, every day was a lesson. I am extremely grateful to him for entrusting me with this responsibility and allowing me to be part of this journey.

Shreya went on to say, "Having a film that we've all worked so hard on be part of an international film festival that celebrates South Asian stories is one of those dream-come-true moments, especially so early in my career." To think that The Mehta Boys will be seen by a larger audience fills me with appreciation. To be able to work with such a wonderful cast and crew, all of whom poured their emotions into this picture, makes this award much more meaningful."

Celebrities such as Karan Johar, Farah Khan, and Abhishek Bachchan took to social media upon the announcement of The Mehta Boys' international debut at the Chicago South Asian Film Festival.