Post the success of Pagglait that released earlier this year, the team behind this delightful film have come together yet again.Written and ...
Post the success of Pagglait that released earlier this year, the team behind this delightful film have come together yet again.Written and directed by Umesh Bist, Pagglait was applauded for its nuanced portrayal of a complex subject which was balanced with tasteful humor. The film marked many firsts- it was Balaji-Sikhya's first co-production, it marked Arijit Singh’s debut as a composer, the return of Neelesh Misra to film lyrics and Sanya Malhotra's first lead with a strong ensemble cast.
Balaji
Telefilms' Ekta Kapoor and Sikhya Entertainment's Guneet Monga have joined
hands to sign Umesh Bist as the director for a three-film deal.
Commenting on
this collaboration, Ruchikaa Kapoor Sheikh, Creative Producer and Executive
Vice President at Balaji Telefilms, shares, "Pagglait resonated with
Indian audiences in unimaginable ways. Everyone found a connection with the
story and that is Umesh’s biggest strength. Furthermore, the film
established equity between Balaji and Sikhya and we’re thrilled to come
together to tell stories that are both emotional and entertaining, stories that
find their way to the hearts of the audience".
Guneet Monga
shares, "I still remember the day I met Umesh sir. His vision for his
stories is unmatched and it is inspiring to see his faith and commitment to a
project. Team Balaji has been a delight to work with and we at Sikhya are
looking forward to this collaboration. We went through so many amazing
experiences together that it feels quite natural to continue this
partnership."
Talking about
the association, Umesh Bist says, "It all started when I first met Guneet
in 2018 and there's no looking back since then. As a filmmaker, all you want is
a collaborative ecosystem where the team puts all their might in doing the best
for the movie and I am glad I found this in Sikhya and Balaji. The trust they
put in a director is rare. As partners, they add on to each other's strong
points, I am excited to take this journey forward with them."
The team is
ready with the first film and the announcement of this project is on the cards.
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