Mumbai: ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ actress Freida Pinto is back on the big screen in her upcoming dance film ‘Desert Dancer’.
Set in Iran, this powerful true story follows the brave ambition of Afshin Ghaffarian. During the volatile climate of the 2009 presidential election, where many cultural freedoms were threatened, Afshin and some friends (including Elaheh, played by Freida Pinto) risk their lives and form an underground dance company.
Through banned online videos, they learn from timeless legends who cross all cultural divides. Afshin and Elaheh also learn much from each other, most importantly how to embrace their passion for dance and for one another.
Freida plays a graceful yet bold female lead in the Richard Raymond-directed film. Take a look at the trailer here:
