Here is a film showcasing the coming of age journey of a young explicable girl, with cerebral palsy, played by our very own “Girl in Yellow Boots”, Kalki Koechlin. She has done it yet again, awed and inspired the audiences with her performance, and her innocent child-like energy. Shonali Bose’s ‘Margarita, With a Straw’ featuring Kalki Koechlin, showcases a concept which is rarely seen in cinema.
It is the amazing life story of Laila who composes lyrics for an Indie band at Delhi University. Her life is full of energy and excitement; her body may be unhealthy but she hones the mind of a virtuoso. The only speed breakers in her life are the prejudices of other people; for instance, when she wins a prize at school and her Professor openly admits that her disability was a contributing factor. With all such things in one ear and out the other, Laila perseveres and gets into New York University with a scholarship,....
