WHAT LURED DEMI TO DO AN INDIAN FILM?
Tabrez Noorani’s Love Sonia features Hollywood star Demi Moore, playing a reformist and social activist working against human trafficking. This is the first time that Demi will act in an Indian film, but according to the director, the actress wasn’t as elusive as one would’ve imagined. “It wasn’t that difficult at all. Demi has been involved in campaigns against human trafficking for years and has her own non- profit organisation called Thorn, which helps such victims. She loved the script and was happy to play the part of the social worker.” Mark Duplass is another Hollywood actor who plays a part in the film. “Both Mark and Demi were a delight to work with. We shot with them in LA and have started editing the film now. It was an amazing shoot but a difficult one too.” For Noorani, it has been a long wait before his dream of making a film on the flesh trade could be realised. “I’ve waited 12 years to make this film. The subject of human trafficking is very close to my heart. I’ve researched extensively on the subject, visited brothels and even rescued sex workers in the process with the help of NGOs.” Other actors in the film include Freida Pinto, Richa Chadda, Manoj Bajpai, Mrunal Thakur and Riya Sisodia among others. About the cast he adds, “They all surrendered to my script from the moment they came on board. No money was discussed. I can’t begin to describe Manoj Bajpai’s level of commitment to the project.”