Fri. Mar 29th, 2024
Majid Majidi

Critically acclaimed Iranian filmmaker Majid Majidi who has won several international accolades, made his Hindi film debut with bilingual film ‘Beyond The Clouds’. The director is planning to return to India fro another yet to be titled Hindi film.

Majid’s light-hearted human-interest Hindi film is based on true events and it will be produced by Shareen Mantri Kedia and Kishor Arora.

A source close to the development informs, “It’s a story that Majidi came across on his previous trips to India and has already started scripting the film. It revolves around a male protagonist in the age group of 25-30 years, is set in a small town and will go on the floors in the first half of 2020. Majidi will first start shooting for his next Iranian film after which he will begin recce and casting for the Indian film.”

Shareen confirmed the news about their collaboration with Kishor and Majid but denied to reveal further details.

Meanwhile, Kedia and Arora are to take Pa Ranjith’s next, which is based on the life of revolutionary leader Birsa Munda, on the floors.

‘Beyond The Clouds’ also marked acting debut of Shahid Kapoor‘s younger brother Ishaan Khattar and featured cinematographer KU Mohanan’s daughter, Malavika Mohanan.

Ishaan Khattar appeared in the role of a street hustler and drug dealer living under a road bridge. His performance earned him wide appreciation and Best Actor award at International Bosphorous Film Festival and Most Promising Newcomer (Male) at Screen Awards.

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