02 June,2021 12:24 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Vidya Balan in `Sherni` (Photo/PR)
Amazon Prime Video released the trailer of the upcoming film 'Sherni', which will see Vidya Balan in the lead, as an upright Forest officer - Vidya, who powers through the brutal beasts of social barrier set by the patriarchal society and the lackadaisical attitudes within her department.
The exciting trailer showcases Vidya's incredible journey, set in a world full of quirky yet relatable characters, as she navigates through her marriage with her rather unusual job, all this while trying to resolve the man-animal conflict.
Check out the trailer:
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Produced by T-Series and Abundantia Entertainment, 'Sherni' is helmed by 'Newton'-fame director Amit Masurkar and is laced with his trademark satire. The film also features Sharad Saxena, Mukul Chaddha, Vijay Raaz, Ila Arun, Brijendra Kala and Neeraj Kabi in key roles.
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Speaking about working on this unconventional entertainer, Masurkar shared, "Sherni is an intricately-layered story, exploring the complex issues of conflict between humankind and animals. Vidya Balan plays a mid-level forest officer who despite obstacles and pressures, works with her team and local allies to preserve a balance in the environment. Working with her, the amazing ensemble cast and the uber-talented crew has been an incredible experience for me."
Sharing her excitement on the trailer launch, Vidya said, "Ever since I first heard the story of Sherni, I found the world fascinating and so far removed from my own. Also the character I play, Vidya is a woman of few words but many dimensions. The film deals with a sensitive topic that touches upon respect, mutual understanding, and co-existence, not just between man-animal, but between humans as well."
'Sherni' will be streaming on Amazon Prime Video starting June 18.
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