Mumbai: Actress Konkona Sensharma's excitement knows no bounds as her upcoming directorial debut, the very intruging "A Death in the Gunj", is going to be screened at the coveted Toronto Film Festival 2016.

Vikrant Massey in 'A Death In The Gunj'

Ranvir Shorey in 'A Death In The Gunj'

The 11-day fest will open on September 8. The film will be screened in the special presentation section. "Thrilled to be in such great company with our film A DEATH IN THE GUNJ!" Konkona, 36, tweeted.

https://twitter.com/konkonas/status/757996243364745216

Vikrant Massey kissing Kolki Koechlin in 'A Death In The Gunj'

The film is a coming-of-age story, which traces the journey of five individuals who are on a holiday. It has an ensemble cast including Om Puri, Kalki Koechlin, Vikrant Massey, Gulshan Devaiah, Tanuja Mukherjee, Om Puri, Tillotama Shome, and Konkona's estranged husband Ranvir Shorey.

Tanuja Mukherjee in 'A Death In The Gunj'

The trailer is taking bollywood by storm and they have been showering praises on the actress turned director on Twitter.

Lisa Ray - "This is the film I'm waiting for: Toronto festival calling Konkona"

https://twitter.com/Lisaraniray/status/758178992113319936

Neil Nitin Mukesh - "https:// class="u-hiddenVisually"> 
What an OUTSTANDING directorial debut by the super talented Konkana Sen Sharma."

https://twitter.com/_SanjayGupta/status/758110414618013697

Karan Johar - "@konkonas has always been an actor I respect and love....can't wait to see her directorial turn...https://www. class="u-hiddenVisually">xa_nA …"

https://twitter.com/karanjohar/status/758043922929033216

TV actress Teejay Sidhu - "Congrats @konkonas on your directorial debut, 'A Death in the Gunj.' Very proud of you, girl! :) And you, too, @RanvirShorey :)"

https://twitter.com/bombaysunshine/status/685100793297563648

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(with inputs from PTI)