The highly anticipated biopic ‘Slow Joe’ has announced an exciting collaboration between Bollywood veteran Jackie Shroff and acclaimed French actress and director Sandrine Bonnaire. The film, based on the remarkable life of Indian musician Joseph Manuel Da Rocha, is produced by Isabella Sreyashii Sen and Olivier Dock of Hazelnut Media.

Sandrine Bonnaire will bring her expertise to the helm, directing the film that she describes as “moving and extraordinary.” Jackie Shroff will portray the lead role of Joseph Manuel Da Rocha, a former heroin addict and drug dealer who transformed his life. The biopic will be a Singapore-France-India co-production, shot in English, French, and Konkani languages.

The story follows Da Rocha’s journey from Mumbai to Goa, where he overcame adversity and achieved his dreams. Both Shroff and Bonnaire are thrilled about the collaboration, with Shroff praising Bonnaire’s exceptional talent and vision. Bonnaire shares, “Joseph Manuel Da Rocha’s story is moving and extraordinary, demonstrating that it’s never too late to overcome adversity and achieve your dreams.”

With this talented duo on board, ‘Slow Joe’ promises to be a powerful and inspiring story of hope and resilience. The film is expected to captivate audiences worldwide, and fans are eagerly awaiting its release.