Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], actor Huma Qureshi has signed on to headline the upcoming investigative police drama 'Bayaan'.
Award-winning producer Shiladitya Bora announced on Friday. Developed at Film Independent, Los Angeles, 'Bayaan' will be directed by writer-director Bikas Mishra, best known for his acclaimed feature film 'Chauranga'.
Also starring actors Chandrachur Singh and Sachin Khedekar, Bayaan will begin production in Rajasthan this month. The film is jointly produced by Shiladitya Bora (Platoon One Films), Madhu Sharma (Summit Studios), Kunal Kumar and Anshuman Singh.
The drama is set in the stunning landscape of Rajasthan and follows the story of a father-daughter duo. Roohi, a detective, is sent to a small town in Rajasthan to investigate the first case of her career as a senior investigator. However, she is doomed to failure as her opponent's influence is deeply embedded in the system. "Roohi must strive to live up to the legacy of her father, who is a legend in the world of law enforcement," the logline reads.
The film is supported by the Hubert Bals Fund of the Rotterdam International Film Festival and was developed at the LA Residency, part of the Global Media Makers (GMM) program of Film Independent, Los Angeles. Over the course of the residency, Bikas was mentored by Craig Mazin (creator of Chernobyl, The Last of Us, HBO's Hangover 2 and 3) and received script advice from writer Jeff Stockwell and story editor Ruth Atkinson.
Sharing his excitement, Huma Qureshi said about casting Bayaan, "The sheer passion of the director-producer duo, Bikas and Shiladitya, moved me."
"Collaborating with such dedicated professionals, who care deeply about filmmaking, is truly exciting. It's a rare combination: a fantastic script, a talented team, and their total dedication to their work. Their energy is contagious. I'm excited about BAYAAN! " Qureshi added.
Bikas Mishra, known for his debut feature Chauranga, which won the Grand Jury Prize at the Los Angeles Indian Film Festival in 2015 and was declared Best Indian Film at the Mumbai Film Festival (MAMI) in 2014, said: " "I am humbled by the unwavering support that Bayaan has received from Shiladitya and Huma. Having brought together the best cast and crew, we can't stop now. We are going to make a film that will speak to the world, to tell a story that we care deeply about."
Producer Shiladitya Bora stated that a film like Bayaan aligned perfectly with his production house's vision. "As a producer, I am always looking for that script that will be a standout film for everyone involved. My job is to support the director's vision and empower him to create a film that will take us to different places. Huma's endorsement reaffirms my faith in the project."
The film features a team of industry veterans, including cinematographer Udit Khurana ('Ghaath', 'Hunt for Veerappan'), production designer Vinay Vishwakarma ('Candy') and costume designer Shilpi Agarwal ( 'Paradise', 'Indian Predator: Murder'). in a courtroom'). Amala Popuri will be handling the location sound, while Rahul Tanwar is serving as the casting director.
The film will also feature many acclaimed actors in pivotal roles including Avijit Dutt (Piku), Shampa Mandal (Sonchiriya, Sherni), Priti Shukla, Vibhor Mayank and Aditi Kanchan Singh.
Apart from this, Huma Qureshi is also all set to entertain the audience with her upcoming 'Jolly LLB 3', also starring Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi.
Award-winning producer Shiladitya Bora announced on Friday. Developed at Film Independent, Los Angeles, 'Bayaan' will be directed by writer-director Bikas Mishra, best known for his acclaimed feature film 'Chauranga'.
Also starring actors Chandrachur Singh and Sachin Khedekar, Bayaan will begin production in Rajasthan this month. The film is jointly produced by Shiladitya Bora (Platoon One Films), Madhu Sharma (Summit Studios), Kunal Kumar and Anshuman Singh.
The drama is set in the stunning landscape of Rajasthan and follows the story of a father-daughter duo. Roohi, a detective, is sent to a small town in Rajasthan to investigate the first case of her career as a senior investigator. However, she is doomed to failure as her opponent's influence is deeply embedded in the system. "Roohi must strive to live up to the legacy of her father, who is a legend in the world of law enforcement," the logline reads.
The film is supported by the Hubert Bals Fund of the Rotterdam International Film Festival and was developed at the LA Residency, part of the Global Media Makers (GMM) program of Film Independent, Los Angeles. Over the course of the residency, Bikas was mentored by Craig Mazin (creator of Chernobyl, The Last of Us, HBO's Hangover 2 and 3) and received script advice from writer Jeff Stockwell and story editor Ruth Atkinson.
Sharing his excitement, Huma Qureshi said about casting Bayaan, "The sheer passion of the director-producer duo, Bikas and Shiladitya, moved me."
"Collaborating with such dedicated professionals, who care deeply about filmmaking, is truly exciting. It's a rare combination: a fantastic script, a talented team, and their total dedication to their work. Their energy is contagious. I'm excited about BAYAAN! " Qureshi added.
Bikas Mishra, known for his debut feature Chauranga, which won the Grand Jury Prize at the Los Angeles Indian Film Festival in 2015 and was declared Best Indian Film at the Mumbai Film Festival (MAMI) in 2014, said: " "I am humbled by the unwavering support that Bayaan has received from Shiladitya and Huma. Having brought together the best cast and crew, we can't stop now. We are going to make a film that will speak to the world, to tell a story that we care deeply about."
Producer Shiladitya Bora stated that a film like Bayaan aligned perfectly with his production house's vision. "As a producer, I am always looking for that script that will be a standout film for everyone involved. My job is to support the director's vision and empower him to create a film that will take us to different places. Huma's endorsement reaffirms my faith in the project."
The film features a team of industry veterans, including cinematographer Udit Khurana ('Ghaath', 'Hunt for Veerappan'), production designer Vinay Vishwakarma ('Candy') and costume designer Shilpi Agarwal ( 'Paradise', 'Indian Predator: Murder'). in a courtroom'). Amala Popuri will be handling the location sound, while Rahul Tanwar is serving as the casting director.
The film will also feature many acclaimed actors in pivotal roles including Avijit Dutt (Piku), Shampa Mandal (Sonchiriya, Sherni), Priti Shukla, Vibhor Mayank and Aditi Kanchan Singh.
Apart from this, Huma Qureshi is also all set to entertain the audience with her upcoming 'Jolly LLB 3', also starring Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi.
