Girls Will Be Girls

Girls Will Be Girls

Mira Kishore, a high school teenager, becomes the first girl in her boarding school's history to be appointed Head Perfect while also being the academic topper. Amid the congratulatory cheers, Mira feels annoyed to see her mother, Anila, distributing sweets on the school premises. Mira scolds her, reminding her that parents are not allowed on campus. However, Anila, an alumna of the same school, points out that the rule does not apply to ex-students. She takes pride in Mira's achievement and discusses its rarity with a senior teacher, Miss Bansal. Meanwhile, Mira befriends Srinivas (Sri), a new student with a keen passion for astronomy. Their connection blossoms during a stargazing session, and they grow closer, sharing secrets and exchanging phone numbers. However, late-night calls with Sri raise Anila's concerns, as she fears Mira might lose focus during this crucial academic year. Anila decides to meet Sri and invites him home. Despite her initial reservations, she finds him quite mature for his age and allows the two to study together at their house. Over time, the trio share lively conversations, with Anila often reminiscing about her school days. As Mira and Sri grow closer, Mira experiences the early stirrings of romance and sexual experiences but feels hurt when he hides parts of his past. Despite this, their bond deepens, though Mira becomes envious of Sri's warm rapport with her mother.

Director

Shuchi Talati

Release

8 Mar 2024

Run time

90 min

Language

Hindi