The Fable, a US-Indian co-production, is about Dev (Bajpayee), who discovers mysteriously burnt trees in his sprawling estate of fruit orchards nestled in the Indian Himalayas.Despite all efforts, more fires break out, eventually leading him to see himself and his family for who they truly are, as per the official plotline.Bajpayee also expressed his happiness and said that he is proud of the recognition The Fable received at the Leeds International Film Festival.”I am incredibly honoured to be a part of ‘The Fable’ and to see it resonate with audiences globally. Working with director Raam Reddy, whose thoughtful storytelling and unique blend of magical realism added such depth to this project, alongside Pratap Reddy, Juhi Agarwal, and later, Guneet Monga Kapoor and Achin Jain, has been a profound experience,” said the actor shared.”My co-stars Priyanka Bose, Deepak Dobriyal, and Tillotama Shome brought extraordinary talent to this journey. Winning the Best Film award at Leeds is not just a triumph for our film but a proud moment for Indian cinema. I hope ‘The Fable’ continues to inspire and touch peobest film ple around the world,” he added.Executive producer Guneet Monga Kapoor said she is thrilled about receiving the best film award, a first for Indian cinema.”This win is a testament to Raam Reddy’s vision and Manoj Bajpayee’s remarkable performance. We’re honoured to see our story resonate with global audiences on such a grand stage. The magic of ‘magic realism’ has just begun!,” Monga expressed.The award follows The Fable’s recent success, including its world premiere at the Berlinale Film Festival 2024, and the Special Jury Prize at the 2024 MAMI Mumbai Film Festival.(With inputs from PTI and ANI)
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