Tillotama Shome-starrer 'Sir' to release on Netflix

 Critically-acclaimed romantic-drama "Is Love Eugh? Sir" is set to be released on Netflix on January 9, director Rohena Gera anunced on Thursday.



Mumbai-set film is a tender romance between a widowed domestic help, Ratna, played by Tillotama Shome, and her employer, Ashwin, essayed by Vivek Gomber, who returns to India from US after breaking off his engment.

"Sir", which premiered at Cannes Film Festival in 2018, was earlier scheduled to release in March 2019 but was pushed due to coronavirus pandemic. It finally released in atres last vember.

Gera took to Twitter and thanked audience for ir love and support towards "independent" project.

"'Sir' is a completely independent film that found its way into hearts and minds around world thanks to hard work, love and support of so many.

"w it is about to reach your home! Watch or rewatch: On Netflix, from Saturday! Do set your reminder and remind friends!" she tweeted.

critically-acclaimed movie marks feature directorial debut of Gera, who started out in industry as one of screenwriters on popular 2003 show "Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin" and released a documentary "What's Love Got to Do with It?" in 2013.

"Sir" won Gan Foundation Award at Cannes 2018 and released in around 25 countries, before making it to Indian atres less than two months ago.

It also stars Geetanjali Kulkarni, Ahmareen Anjum, and Rahul Vohra.