Adil Hussain, Yadav Shashidhar and Neha Dupia in a still from ‘52 Blue’
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Actors Neha Dhupia and Adil Hussain’s upcoming international feature film, 52 Blue, is all set to open the prestigious London Indian Film Festival at BFI Southbank on July 9. Notably, Argentine football legend Lionel Messi is associated with the film, which is directed by Egyptian filmmaker Ali El Arabi.Neha, Adil and the rest of the cast are expected to attend the grand premiere in London. Speaking about this special moment, Neha Dhupia shared, “52 Blue will always be an incredibly special film for me because it marks my first international project, and to see it opening a festival as prestigious as the London Indian Film Festival feels surreal. As actors, we constantly seek stories that move us, challenge us, and stay with us long after the camera stops rolling, and this film did exactly that for me.” She further added, “To have our European premiere at the iconic BFI Southbank is a huge honour for the entire team. Sharing this moment with such talented co-actors like Adil Hussain and the rest of the cast makes it even more memorable.”Notably, 52 Blue tells the story of a young Indian man named Ashish (Yadav Shashidhar), who goes on a once-in-a-lifetime journey to realise his dream of meeting his idol, Messi, at the 2022 Football World Cup in Qatar. Speaking about Messi’s association, Neha said, “The association of someone as globally admired as Lionel Messi with the film has also brought an incredible spotlight to the project internationally.” Interestingly, Yadav and the film’s director Ali met Messi recently during their press tour.Produced by Ambient Light Film, 52 Blue has cinematography by Mahmoud Beshir, choreography by Layla Ghale and executive production by Tarek Al Naama.Watch the trailer of the film here: Published - July 07, 2026 03:46 pm IST
