Veteran actor Anupam Kher took to social media to praise the Canadian drama Calorie, directed by Eisha Marjara, calling it “outstanding” after watching it at the 2025 International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa. Sharing a video post, Kher wrote, “Beautifully nuanced, gentle, heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time. Every department is first rate. Acting of each and every actor (including mine) is BRILLIANT! Kudos to all for living their characters.”
The film, which also stars Ellora Patnaik and Shanaya Dhillon-Bhiman, explores intergenerational family tensions during a summer visit to India. It follows a Sikh-Canadian single mother whose unspoken past collides with her daughters’ lives, revealing hidden grief and long-buried secrets inspired by real events. Kher’s endorsement highlighted the film’s nuanced storytelling and strong ensemble performances.
Calorie has been lauded for its delicate balance of heartbreak and warmth, with every technical aspect—from cinematography to editing—receiving high praise from the actor. The IFFI screening provided a first glimpse of Marjara’s return to narrative cinema after her acclaimed documentaries on cultural identity and family stories.
Anupam Kher’s enthusiastic post emphasizes both his pride in being part of the project and the film’s potential to resonate with international audiences. His words reinforce the growing interest in Canadian-Indian co-productions that explore cross-cultural and familial themes.
Set to release theatrically in Canada on November 28, 2025, Calorie promises to be a heartfelt drama about family, memory, and reconciliation. With Kher’s stamp of approval and Marjara’s sensitive direction, the film is already generating buzz as a must-watch for festival-goers and drama enthusiasts alike.
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