As Michelin Star chef and director Vikas Khanna's
The Last Color releases in India today, there's an echo from distant US of A.
A few years ago, Khanna had made a promise to actress Neena Gupta, who stars in his film, that a poster from the film will be up on billboards on Times Square in NYC.
And as the film releases in India today -- it premiered at the 30th Palm Springs International Film Festival, USA, in January 2019 -- the billboards are up in Times Square!
Written and directed by Vikas Khanna, The Last Color is based in Benaras, and tells the story of promises, resilience, love and friendship against the backdrop of the Ganga, says a press release.
While Neena Gupta plays the protagonist Noor, a 70 year widow, debutant Aqsa Siddiqui plays the role of Chhoti, a 9 year old tightrope walker, the release added.
Vikas Khanna said, "I had promised Neenaji that when The Last Color comes out, her picture in the beautiful pink colour will be on New York Times Square billboards. Today, as we release the film for everyone to witness this story of hope and promise, I, too, am going back to fulfil my promises and share with everyone this story with the ever-talented Neenaji."