‘Saali Mohabbat’, a suspenseful thriller from Jio Studios and Manish Malhotra’s Stage5 Production, will make its world premiere on 22nd November 2024, at the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa.
Directed by Tisca Chopra in her first project behind the camera and produced by renowned fashion designer Manish Malhotra, this highly anticipated film stars Radhika Apte, Divyenndu, Anshumaan Pushkar, Sauraseni Maitra, Sharat Saxena, and Anurag Kashyap.
The premiere will feature appearances by Chopra, Malhotra, lead actor Divyenndu, and co-producer Jyoti Deshpande, with a red carpet event and interactive session at the festival, offering a glimpse into the creative process behind this unique thriller.
Manish Malhotra expressed his excitement for ‘Saali Mohabbat’ as his production debut: “With Stage5 Production, I aim to craft films that are as gripping as they are thoughtful. ‘Saali Mohabbat’ drew me in with its intense narrative, and I’m deeply appreciative of Tisca’s ability to bring this story to life with such complexity. Partnering with Jio Studios has made this journey incredibly fulfilling, and I’m thrilled to premiere at IFFI.”
Jyoti Deshpande, President of Media and Content Business at Reliance Industries, praised the project’s powerful narrative and partnership: “We are honored to collaborate with Manish, who transitions his creative brilliance from fashion to film. ‘Saali Mohabbat’ aligns with our mission to present layered, compelling stories from India, and we’re thrilled to showcase it at IFFI.”
Director Tisca Chopra shared her gratitude for the support: “’Saali Mohabbat’ is close to my heart, and I am thankful to Manish Malhotra and Jio Studios for believing in my vision. I’m excited to share its raw emotion and suspense at IFFI, which celebrates bold voices in cinema.”
‘Saali Mohabbat’ follows a housewife’s tale of infidelity, deceit, and murder, with hidden messages waiting to be discovered by her captivated audience.
