British-Indian filmmaker Gurinder Chadha is experiencing a moment of immense pride and joy. Her latest film, 'Christmas Karma', has received a royal nod and will be part of King Charles III's festive celebrations at the Sandringham estate this Christmas.
A Royal Audience for Christmas Karma
The director recently had the pleasure of meeting King Charles, who personally expressed his anticipation for watching the drama. Chadha shared her excitement on Instagram, posting a video of the encounter. She wrote that she was 'delighted' a print of her film was requested for the King's Christmas viewing at Sandringham.
In a light-hearted moment during their meeting, King Charles inquired if Chadha was a good director, posing the question to actor Leo Suter, who plays Bob Cratchit in the film. Chadha noted that the King enjoys pulling her leg whenever they meet.
More Than a Film: A Vision of Britain and Charity
Chadha elaborated that 'Christmas Karma' presents a vision of Britain which the King thoroughly endorses, particularly through the charity work associated with the film. The project is connected to The British Asian Trust, of which King Charles is a patron.
During the meeting, the King also interacted with Freddie Marshal, the young actor playing Tiny Tim who has NF1 (Neurofibromatosis Type 1). They spoke about his charity work to raise awareness about the condition. For Chadha, the festive season is marked by charity and empathy, and her film aims to find hope and happiness for younger generations troubled by the state of the world.
Star-Studded Cast and Release Details
The film, which features an ensemble cast including:
- Kunal Nayyar
- Leo Suter
- Charithra Chandran
- Pixie Lott
- Danny Dyer
- Boy George
- Hugh Bonneville
- Billy Porter
- Eva Longoria
was released to audiences on November 14. It is currently running in cinemas and is also available on all major streaming platforms. Chadha expressed gratitude for the positive audience response, including reports of dancing in theatres and applause at the end of screenings.
