Feb 23, 2026 12:32pm IST
John Abraham-Produced ‘Oslo: A Tail of Promise’ Gets Pune Premiere After Debuting At IFFI
Produced by John Abraham, “Oslo: A Tail of Promise” was one of the highlights of the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) held in Goa in November 2025. The film had a special premiere in Pune last Saturday, attended by Abraham along with the cast and crew.
Based on real lives and lived experiences, this is a non-fiction film, a cinematic narration of how two beings meet, collide, heal and ultimately shape each other. When Oslo, a Siberian Husky with a wounded past, finds Pooja, a woman searching for belonging, an extraordinary journey of love, resilience and mutual healing begins. The film celebrates the enduring gifts that animals and nature offer humanity.
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“Oslo: A Tail of Promise” is directed by Isha Pungaliya and presented by John Abraham. It is a joint production by JA Entertainment, Protecterra Ecological Foundation and Vaanar Nirmit. The film captures the profound bond between Oslo and Pooja R Bhale, founder of the Protecterra Ecological Foundation. The story unfolds as an intimate portrait of coexistence, where companionship transcends species.
Producer John Abraham said, “This film is a reminder that animals are not here to serve or entertain us; they are here to teach us. Oslo doesn’t just find a home with Pooja; he gives her one within herself. Stories like these need to be told because compassion is not a choice; it’s a responsibility.”
At the heart of the film lies the dynamic between its two protagonists, a dog and his human. Pooja R Bhale is a woman who creates her own world, makes a home out of a tent, surrounds herself with animals and chooses love bravely while standing outside the boxes society tries to place her in. Through her journey, the film quietly yet powerfully dismantles stereotypes.
Director Isha Pungaliya said, “I never wanted to make a film about a dog or about a woman. I wanted to make a film about listening to nature and the relationships that exist beyond language. Oslo and Pooja’s bond felt sacred, and my job was simply to honor it.”
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