This is what inspired real life father-daughter duo Anil - Sonam to say 'yes' to 'Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga'

'Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga' (ELKDTAL) brings the real life father-daughter duo of Anil Kapoor and Sonam K Ahuja together on screen for the first time. The unusual and unique script of the film played a huge role in the casting.

The film touches upon an important issue of the society which needed to be told through the lens of a father and daughter. This was the biggest inspiration for Anil and Sonam to do the film. The story of ELKDTAL intends to be intrumental in pushing the queer conversation forward in India. Bollywood has mostly steered clear of all topics related to the LGBTQ community. Their representation sadly remains very limited in our films. However, with ELKDTAL, Sonam and Anil plan to change that and make it a drawing room coversation. 

From using stereotypical homosexual characters as fillers to having a lesbian protagonist in a film - the presentation of the gay community has evolved manifold in the Indian film industry. The makers of ELKDTAL recently released the title track and the quintessential wedding song 'Ishq Mitha' and both the songs have garnered immense love from the audience. 

Helmed by debutant Shelly Chopra Dhar, the film is slated to release on February 1st, 2019.