'The Sky is Pink' is deeply personal: director Shonali on film's TIFF world premiere

Shonali Bose's "The Sky is Pink" will have its world premiere at the upcoming Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) and the director on Wednesday said the film is extremely special to her.

Starring Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Farhan Akhtar, the film is said to be the only Asian film to be selected for a Gala premiere in 2019.

"'The Sky Is Pink' is a deeply personal and an incredibly special film for me. At its core, this is an extraordinary story of what it means to be a family.

"I am honoured that the film will premiere at TIFF my third film to premiere at TIFF and I cannot wait," Shonali said in a statement.

The film will be screened at the 44th edition of the prestigious movie gala on September 13.

Priyanka, who is also co-producing the project, said she is proud of the film.

"It is a story I connected with it from the minute I heard it and in Shonali's hands, it's been crafted into a moving, beautiful film that will renew our faith in love and life.

"I'm looking forward to being back at TIFF once again to showcase our small package of love to the world," she added.

"The Sky is Pink" is produced by RSVP and Roy Kapur Films, in association with Ivanhoe Pictures and Purple Pebble Pictures.

Producer Ronnie Screwvala, whose film "Mard Ko Dard Nahin Hota" garnered acclaim at TIFF 2018, said, "It is great to be back especially after the love we received last year."