Director Shoojit Sircar is widely known for his various films, such as October, Sardar Udham and others. However, his films like Vicky Donor and Piku hold a special place in the hearts of the audience. Now, the director is all set to return to the genre with a mythological comedy venture starring Manoj Bajpayee and Rajkummar Rao in the lead roles.
A source confirmed, “Director Shoojit Sircar is returning to comedy after a few years, and this time with a new sub-genre. The filmmaker is attempting to explore a new aspect of humor in cinema, which is rarely explored in Indian films. The film will begin shooting in 2026 and will be one of the most unconventional projects made in Indian cinema.”
The source further revealed that the government will explore and recreate a key chapter of the Mahabharata with a comic approach, giving a new twist to the epic story. As this unique mythological comedy drama takes shape, the director will cast Manoj Bajpayee and Rajkummar Rao in the lead roles.
The film is considered to make excellent use of witty and eccentric comedy, balancing modern elements with a rooted narrative while remaining true to the mythological epic.
Shoojit Sircar’s previous film
Director Shoojit Sircar last directed the Abhishek Bachchan starrer I Want to Talk. The drama film is based on the true story of Arjun Sen, a cancer survivor who faces a life-changing surgery while juggling a complicated relationship with his daughter since childhood.
Apart from Bachchan, the film featured Ahilya Bamru, Johnny Lever, Pearl Day, Jayant Kripalani, Christine Goddard and many others in lead roles.
Work front of Manoj Bajpayee and Rajkumar Rao
Manoj Bajpayee was recently seen reprising his role as Srikant Tiwari in the web series The Family Man Season 3, directed by Raj and DK. The show explores a new threat facing the iconic detective, which also puts his personal life at risk.
Meanwhile, Rajkummar Rao was last seen in the lead role in the film Malik. She later played a small role in Aryan Khan’s directorial debut, The Ba****ds of Bollywood.
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