Hollywood film, Paper Flowers, returns to its roots in Ahmedabad

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Paper Flowers, a Hollywood film inspired by the true story of an Indian-American family with deep roots in Ahmedabad, moved audiences at a special screening at Connplex Theatre on Sindhu Bhavan Road recently. The love story is a deeply personal milestone for the film’s producer, Ahmedabad-native Asit Vyas.

Directed by Indian-American filmmaker Mahesh Pailoor, Paper Flowers tells the story of Shalin Shah, a courageous US Peace Corps Volunteer, and his high-school sweetheart. Their journey—anchored in love, resilience, and hope—captured global attention when Shalin’s viral article, “Thank You, Cancer,” was published by HuffPost in 2015.

[Read the full article here: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/thank-you-cancer_b_7260708.]

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The cast includes Kapil Talwalkar as Shalin Shah, Olivia Liang, Karan Soni, Faran Tahir, Meera Simhan, and Tom Everett Scott. Paper Flowers has earned accolades such as the Social Impact and Vision Award and being showcased at the prestigious International Film Festival of India in Goa.

A Homecoming with Heart

During a post-screening Q&A session, producer Asit Vyas, visibly moved, shared his reflections:

“Returning to Ahmedabad is deeply personal for me. This city shaped my earliest artistic dreams when I performed on stage here in 1983-84. To now bring Paper Flowers, a Hollywood film inspired by love and resilience, back to my roots feels like a full-circle moment. This film transcends boundaries, carrying a message of hope and humanity that belongs to everyone.”

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