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Hans India
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Rajasthan's ‘Omlo' set to shine on global stage at Cannes 2025
Rajasthan-based socio-drama Omlo is all set to make a powerful impact on the global stage as it heads to the prestigious Cannes Film Festival Market (Marché du Film) on May 13, 2025. Written and directed by Sonu Randeep Choudhury, the emotionally-charged feature will be part of the festival's curated selection of impactful independent films. Produced by Hare Krishna Pictures, Omlo unfolds in the rustic town of Shree Dungargarh, Bikaner, and tells the heart-wrenching tale of a seven-year-old boy and a camel—both bound by a shared sense of helplessness. Through this poignant narrative, the film explores deeply ingrained patriarchal norms and generational trauma within Indian households. It portrays how individuals, especially within families, are dehumanized and treated no better than animals in an emotionally broken system. The story carries a quiet but powerful plea for change, reflecting the pain, silence, and resilience found in many homes across the country. Omlo stars Shambho Mahajan, Sonu Randeep Choudhury, and Sonali Sharmistha. The film is produced by Rohit Makhija, Manish Goplani, Neha Pandey, and Sonu Randeep Choudhury, with Ajay Rathore, Arvind Dagur, and Yatin Rathore serving as co-producers. Wilson Rabinse handles the cinematography, while Devendra Bhome provides the soul-stirring background score. The music is composed by Gazi Khan Barna and Bhuvan Ahuja, with lyrics written by Choudhury himself. Following its Cannes showcase, Omlo is scheduled for its world premiere at the 26th Rainbow International Film Festival in London. This festival run aims to extend the film's reach to a broader international audience. In a significant year for Indian cinema at Cannes, Anupam Kher's directorial debut Tanvi The Great will also have its world premiere at the festival. The event will be attended by Kher and the film's cast, with major stars expected to make appearances. This marks a celebratory moment for Indian independent cinema, as multiple films prepare to take centre stage on the international circuit. Omlo's Cannes appearance and upcoming world tour—including planned screenings in London, New York, and Los Angeles—are expected to elevate Indian regional storytelling to new global heights.
New Indian Express
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Rajasthani film 'Omlo' set for global debut at Cannes film market 2025
The narrative, featuring performances by Shambho Mahajan, Sonu Randeep Choudhury, and Sonali Sharmistha, paints a haunting yet hopeful picture of a family trapped in cycles of abuse. Cinematography is helmed by Wilson Rabinse, with a soul-stirring background score by Devendra Bhome. The film's music, composed by Gazi Khan Barna and Bhuvan Ahuja, includes lyrics penned by Choudhury himself. Following its Cannes showcase, Omlo will receive its world premiere at the 26th Rainbow International Film Festival in London. Also featured in the Cannes Market this year is Anupam Kher's Tanvi – The Great, which will commence its global screening tour with a star-studded presentation at Cannes. Additionally, Neeraj Ghaywan's Homebound has secured a spot in the prestigious Un Certain Regard section, and Bollywood star Alia Bhatt is set to make her Cannes debut. Celebrated actor and producer Robert De Niro will be honoured with the honorary Palme d'Or, while Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning headlines the festival's major premieres.
Hans India
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Rajasthani film ‘Omlo' goes on global stage with Cannes Film Festival 2025
Mumbai: Socio-drama film Omlo from Rajasthan will be on Global stage at Cannes Film Festival market 2025 on May 13. Hare Krishna Pictures' emotional feature, written and directed by Sonu Randeep Choudhury, will be showcased as part of the market's curated selection of impactful independent films. Set in the rustic town of Shree Dungargarh, Bikaner, Rajasthan Omlo is a heart-wrenching narrative that revolves around a 7-year-old boy and a camel, who are individually going through the same circumstances in life which is 'helplessness'. The film highlights how, in a household weighed down by patriarchal norms and generational trauma, family members are dehumanized and treated like animals. The story paints a raw portrait of suffering, silence, and the unspoken hope for change that lives within every abused home. Omlo starring Shambho Mahajan, Sonu Randeep Choudhury, Sonali Sharmistha. Produced by Rohit Makhija, Manish Goplani, Neha Pandey and Sonu Randeep Choudhury, with Ajay Rathore, Arvind Dagur, and Yatin Rathore as co-producers, Omlo features cinematography by Wilson Rabinse and a background score by Devendra Bhome. The music is composed by Gazi Khan Barna and Bhuvan Ahuja, with lyrics penned by the director Sonu Randeep Choudhury. It is all set for world premier at 26th Rainbow International Film Festival, London after Cannes Film Festival, which will commence from May 13 and will conclude on May 24. Apart from Omlo, Anupam Kher's 'Tanvi The Great' is set to have its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, within the Marché du Film. The Cannes premiere will kick off a world tour of screenings in major cities including London, New York, and Los Angeles which will take the film to a larger audience. As per a statement,the screening will be attended by the cast and crew and introduced by Anupam himself along with several A-listers expected to attend.
Hans India
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
‘Omlo' – Rajasthan's First Global Film Heads to Cannes Festival 2025
Written and directed by Sonu Randeep Choudhury, Omlo will have its official international showcase on May 13, 2025, at the prestigious Cannes Film Market, marking the first-ever global presentation of a feature film from Rajasthan. Selected as part of the market's curated lineup of impactful independent cinema, the film promises to leave a lasting impression on global audiences. Set against the stark, rugged backdrop of Shree Dungargarh in Bikaner, Rajasthan, Omlo tells the poignant story of a 7-year-old boy and a camel, both navigating parallel paths of silent suffering and helplessness. The film confronts harsh patriarchal norms and generational trauma in rural households, portraying how pain and dehumanization manifest behind closed doors. At its heart, Omlo is a reflection of broken family dynamics and the quiet resilience of those yearning for change. The film stars Shambho Mahajan, Sonu Randeep Choudhury, and Sonali Sharmistha, and is backed by a team of passionate producers including Rohit Makhija, Manish Goplani, Neha Pandey, and Sonu Randeep Choudhury. Co-producers Ajay Rathore, Arvind Dagur, and Yatin Rathore have also played a pivotal role in bringing this powerful story to life. Technically rich and emotionally layered, the film features cinematography by Wilson Rabinse, editing by Navneet Kumar Sinha, and an evocative background score by Devendra Bhome. The music, rooted in Rajasthani culture, is composed by Gazi Khan Barna and Bhuvan Ahuja, with soul-stirring lyrics penned by the director himself. Following its Cannes appearance, Omlo is also scheduled for a world premiere at the 26th Rainbow International Film Festival in London, further cementing its status as a breakout Indian indie on the world stage
