Actor
Neha
Dhupia
is
set
to
captivate
global
audiences
with
her
debut
international
film,
Blue
52,
directed
by
renowned
Egyptian
filmmaker
Ali
El
Arabi.
Ali
El
Arabi,
celebrated
for
his
award-winning
documentary
feature
"Captains
of
Za'atari," brings
his
directorial
prowess
to
the
fore
in
Blue
52.
Having
garnered
acclaim
at
festivals
such
as
Hot
Docs
and
El
Gouna,
El
Arabi
is
set
to
weave
his
magic
once
again,
this
time
in
the
realm
of
fiction.
Blue
52
unfolds
against
the
stunning
backdrops
of
Kochi,
India,
and
Qatar.
Neha
Dhupia,
known
for
her
versatile
acting
skills
in
the
Indian
film
industry,
steps
into
a
new
dimension
with
her
lead
role
in
"Blue
52." The
film
promises
a
never-before-seen
avatar
of
the
actress,
as
she
delves
into
a
character
infused
with
high-emotion
drama.
The
film
is
the
story
of
Ashish,
who
at
the
age
of
9
is
isolated
by
his
father
when
he
loses
his
oldest
son
and
using
this
fear
he
isolates
Ashish
on
an
island
by
the
backwaters
of
Kochi,
India.
Growing
up,
Ashish
becomes
a
boy
trapped
in
a
man's
body
by
the
age
of
22,
with
little
knowledge
of
the
world
beyond
his
idol
Messi
and
the
life
lessons
imparted
by
his
mother
over
the
years,
aimed
at
preparing
him
for
life
beyond
their
small
island
home.
Strengthened
by
newfound
resolve,
Ashish
decides
to
leave
home
with
his
mother's
support
and
an
opportunity
that
seems
almost
like
a
fantasy,
offering
him
the
chance
to
meet
his
idol,
Messi,
at
the
World
Cup
in
Qatar
2022.
Left
to
navigate
the
world
on
his
own
for
the
first
time,
he
discovers
his
true
self
and
finds
his
own
passion.
Speaking
of
her
international
debut,
Neha
Dhupia
said,
"Embarking
on
the
journey
of
'Blue
52'
has
been
nothing
short
of
magical.
The
fusion
of
diverse
cultures
in
this
international
venture
allowed
me
to
delve
deep
into
a
character
that
is
both
challenging
and
emotionally
resonant.
It's
a
transformative
experience
that
I
believe
will
leave
a
lasting
impact
and
I'm
glad
that
Ali
chose
me
to
essay
the
lead
in
what
is
my
international
first".
Director
Ali
El
Arabi
said,
"Creating
'Blue
52'
was
a
labor
of
love,
blending
the
cinematic
languages
of
Egypt,
America,
and
India.
Neha
brought
an
unparalleled
dedication
to
her
role,
infusing
the
character
with
a
nuanced
emotional
depth.
The
picturesque
locales
of
Kochi
and
the
vibrant
energy
of
Qatar
served
as
the
perfect
canvas
for
our
storytelling.
This
film
is
a
testament
to
the
collaborative
spirit
of
international
cinema,
and
I
am
excited
for
audiences
to
experience
the
richness
we've
crafted
together."
The
film
is
Presented
by
Ambient
Light
with
Ali
El
Arabi
serving
as
director
and
producer,
Tariq
Al-Naama
as
producer.
Krysanne
Katsoolis,
Joe
Matthews
and
Katara
Studios
as
co-producers.