After the film adaptations of Chetan Bhagat's books including '3 Mistakes of My Life' and '2 States', news is that the film rights of his 2016 novel 'One Indian Girl' have been acquired by Sony Pictures.
Commenting on the news, Bhagat said, "It is always exciting when a story you have written is interpreted cinematically... The fact that Sony Pictures International Productions has acquired the film adaptation rights to 'One Indian Girl' is particularly promising because this is the studio behind some of the biggest films of our times and I cannot wait to begin this exciting journey with this energetic team. This story has both a national and international appeal and I cannot wait to see it on the big screen."
He also tweeted:
Bhagat's 'One Indian Girl' follows the story of an Indian girl, who is young, smart, intelligent and successful. Yet, she finds it quite difficult to find love.
Meanwhile, Shebnem Askin, Co-Head - Sony Pictures International Productions, also confirmed the news. Askin said, "As the film market continues to boom in India, we're continuously looking for exciting content that stands out from both a creative and cultural perspective, and we're thrilled to adapt and produce Chetan Bhagat's book for the big screen."
Sony Pictures International Productions, co-headed by Shebnem Askin and Michael Rifkin, is the local-language production arm of Sony Pictures Entertainment's Motion Picture Group that releases over 30 films annually across 12 territories around the world.
(With inputs from IANS)
