Manish Malhotra, Tisca Chopra’s ‘Saali Mohabbat’ Set for World Premiere at IFFI Goa (EXCLUSIVE)

As a seasoned movie enthusiast with decades of cinematic experiences under my belt, I find myself thoroughly intrigued by the upcoming suspense drama “Saali Mohabbat.” Having witnessed the evolution of Bollywood and its diverse narratives, I can confidently say that this film promises to be a captivating addition to the genre.


The thrilling drama “Saali Mohabbat,” produced by Jio Studios and Stage5 Production, is set to debut globally for the first time at the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), held in the beautiful city of Goa.

Design legend Manish Malhotra is venturing into film production for the first time with this project. Notably, Tisca Chopra, a well-known actress, is taking on her initial role as a director in this movie as well. The cast includes Radhika Apte, Divyenndu, Anshumaan Pushkar, Sauraseni Maitra, Sharat Saxena, and Anurag Kashyap.

The narrative unfolds around a housewife entangled in a dramatic tale involving betrayal, dishonesty, and homicide. With Stage5 Production, Malhotra intends to produce captivating and intellectually stimulating films. Upon reading the script for ‘Saali Mohabbat’, he was immediately captivated by its intense and exhilarating plotline.

Chopra stated: “‘Saali Mohabbat’ is a tale dear to me, and I’m deeply appreciative of Manish Malhotra and Jio Studios for having faith in my directorial vision and backing my cinematic journey. I eagerly anticipate that the audience will resonate with its powerful emotions and tension, and I can’t wait to unveil it at IFFI, a festival honoring various daring voices in cinema.

Jyoti Deshpande, head of media and content at Reliance Industries, views the project as a logical progression for Malhotra. “Through ‘Saali Mohabbat’, Manish is continuing his lineage of creativity, skillfully weaving stories that captivate in the same way his designs have,” she observes.

Jio Studios-backed “Stree 2” and “Singham Again” are among the biggest Bollywood hits of 2024.

At Jio Studios, we’re passionate about bringing captivating tales to life, and ‘Saali Mohabbat’ is a gripping narrative that fits perfectly with our goal of showcasing one-of-a-kind Indian stories. We’re proud to premiere this film at IFFI and reaffirm our commitment to storytelling that carries meaning.

On November 22nd, the opening night of IFFI, it’s anticipated that a red carpet event will be graced by producers such as Deshpande and Malhotra (Dinesh and Manish), director Chopra, along with actors Divyenndu and Pushkar. The movie being premiered is their joint production.

IFFI runs Nov. 20-28 and the concurrent South Asian film market, Film Bazaar, Nov. 20-24.

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2024-11-11 08:46