Zoya Akhtar, Reema Kagti, Payal Kapadia back Tribeny Rai's coming of age film Shape of Momo

Shape of Momo the debut feature by filmmaker Tribeny Rai is slated for a theatrical release on May 29 2026 across India and Nepal with support from Rana Daggubatis Spirit MediaThe film has also been backed by acclaimed filmmakers Zoya Akhtar Reema Kagti and Payal Kapadia who have joined as executive producersFeaturing an ensemble cast of late Bhanu Maya Rai Gaumaya Gurung Pashupati Rai Rahul Mukhia and Shyamashree Sherpa the film is set in a Himalayan village in Sikkim and traces the lives of women across generations within a single family shaped by emotional inheritances silences and everyday negotiations It also reflects the complexity of ones relationship with home as both a place of comfort and something that can at times hold you back read a press noteSpeaking about the film and its journey Tribeny Rai in a press note shared Shape of Momo is my debut feature told from a personal lens and shaped by the women and experiences around me As someone who observes closely I always felt my first film had to come from that space To now have the film release in theatres in India feels like a significant milestone for our team We make films with the hope of experiencing them on the big screen but were also aware of the challenges independent films like ours face so to see it come together like this feels surreal but also rewardingShe said at its heart Shape of Momo is a film for everyone its emotional core is universalIt looks at relationships and identity in ways that go beyond geography and I hope audiences will find something of themselves within itTalking about the film Executive Producer Zoya Akhtar shared Shape of Momo is a deeply personal peek into the lives of three generations of Sikkimese women With rare emotional truth Tribeny Rais voice as a filmmaker is confident and clear We love watching stories from across India stories that bring distinct livedin perspectives and expand the world of Indian cinema We are so excited that the audience that may never have visited parts of our diverse and lush country including places like Sikkim will now get to experience a beautiful and authentic story from there in the cinemaExecutive Producer Reema Kagti said the film made with sensitivity warmth and emotional insight Theres an intimacy to the storytelling but also an expansiveness in the way it engages with family intergenerational bonds womanhood quiet rebellion and identityThe film arrives at a moment when some of the most exciting independent cinema in India is emerging from newer voices and regions especially from the Northeast Films like Boong Raptures and Village Rockstars have opened up exciting new creative possibilities within Indian independent cinema and its wonderful to see Shape of Momo become part of that journeyExecutive Producer Payal Kapadia said that Shape of Momo is a deeply moving comingofage of a young woman conflicted by her yearning for a homeThe film feels refreshingly contemporary and Tribenys stance is strong and uncompromising yet by the end very touching as well I am so thrilled that this layered film after a commendable festival journey around the world will now find its way to audiences across India I really hope more people come and see this wonderful movieProduced by Dalley Khorsani Production in coproduction with Kathkala Films Shape of Momo explores womanhood and relationships with a crew led largely by womenThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever