Helly Shah's Film Zibah Which Talks About FGM Is Making Waves, 10 Things To Know

At the Cannes Film Festival in 2022, television star Helly Shah created a sensation by walking the red carpet for the first time. The actor went there to unveil her debut movie's Kaya Palat poster. The newest achievement for the 26-year-old actor is that her movie, Zibah, qualifies for the Oscars. Shah is overjoyed to be working on Zibah and claims that the entire crew is thrilled about it.

Helly Shah remarked with delight, "Zibah is qualified for Oscar qualification. We are one step ahead, which is an incredible sensation. I'm very glad I decided to work on this project. Our entire crew is really close to it. When asked how she was feeling right now, Shah replied that she always maintains her calm and doesn't allow any emotion to control her. She added, "I usually strive to be calm, but I am also hopeful. I hope that we can cross all the steps that come ahead. I am really hoping that we get a nomination."

Zibah Talks About FGM: Here are 10 Things to Know:

- According to the reports, Zibah is a short film.

- The short film Zibah is produced by Aruni Jeet Vohra.

-  In the film, Helly Shah plays the part of a Kashmiri girl, Eram and Shah will appear in a traditional look.

- The film also stars Barkha Bisht as a mother, Tabassum, Swati Agarwal, Shivani Sopori, and Ram Gopal Bajaj.

- Zibah is the story of a mother and daughter who have a close emotional bond. The narrative illustrates how to unite against the widespread and destructive community practice known as "Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)"

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- FGM refers to the partial or complete removal of the external female genitalia or other harm to the female genital organs for non-medical purposes.

- The practice, known in Hindi as "khatna," which is common not just in India but all across the world, does not promote girls' or women's health.

- The actor, who is honoured to be involved with the project, even stated that Zibah, in addition to being eligible for the Oscars, is one of the top 3 Indian films to receive a theatrical release in Los Angeles.

- She even posted images from the film while expressing her gratitude to her fans for their constant support.