Zari
Synopsis
American teen Neelu feels like a fish out of water amidst preparations for her sister's wedding in Delhi until she forges a brief and unexpected connection with Zeyb, a quiet sari store clerk who moonlights as an internet drag queen.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Release History & Theatrical Window
Queer Screen Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 31, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shruti Parekh
- Screenplay & Story
- Shruti Parekh
- Original Title
- Zari
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, India
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 19m
- Production Studios
- Snarky Elephant Productions, Janet Yang Productions, CAPE (Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shruti Parekh
Shruti Parekh
Rajdeep Mitra, Shruti Parekh
Janet Yang, Julia S. Gouw, Kajri Akhtar, Shruti Parekh
Department Leadership Roster
Shruti Parekh
Director
Shruti Parekh
Writer
Kajri Akhtar
Producer
Shruti Parekh
Producer
Mausam Aggarwal
Production Design
Huma Z. Khan
Costume Design
Rajdeep Mitra
Editor
Shruti Parekh
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Zari.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Zari
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Zari about?
American teen Neelu feels like a fish out of water amidst preparations for her sister's wedding in Delhi until she forges a brief and unexpected connection with Zeyb, a quiet sari store clerk who moonlights as an internet drag queen.
Who directed Zari?
Zari was directed by Shruti Parekh.
Who stars in Zari?
The principal cast of Zari includes Aesha Soni, Kamal Batra, Richa Kalra, Kundan Kumar, Padma Damodaran.
When was Zari released and how long is it?
Zari was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 19m.