Priya Mani and Mohit Raina to star in Indo-US immigrant family drama

Indian actors Priya Mani and Mohit Rainahave been roped in to headline a yetuntitled IndoUS immigrant family drama directed by Harsh MahadeshwarldquoThis project is very close to my heart because it explores identity and belonging in a deeply honest wayrdquo Raina saidPriya said that what drew her to this film instantly was the ldquoemotional truth of the storyrdquoldquoIrsquom grateful to be part of a project that brings together such committed collaborators to tell a story that will connect with audiences across bordersrdquoThe project centers on the true story of an immigrant familyrsquos experience navigating cultural identity and belonging in AmericaUSbased Red Bison Productions has partnered with Mumbairsquos Azure Entertainment on a crossborder feature film marking the Indian companyrsquos inaugural Hollywood collaboration reports varietycomPrincipal photography is set to commence in April with filming planned across New York and New Jersey as well as Delhi and JammuKashmir in IndiaMohit added ldquoBeing part of Azure Entertainment and Red Bison Productionsrsquo first IndoHollywood collaboration makes it even more special as it represents a meaningful step toward global storytellingrdquoAdditional casting details and the filmrsquos title will be revealed at a later dateThe film was previously launched with a different title and cast in 2023 and has since been revamped and redesigned reports varietycomRomila Saraf Bhat founder of Red Bison Productions said ldquoFrom its inception this story demanded a global voice and an honest cinematic treatment With Priya Mani and Mohit Raina leading the cast and an inspiring narrative that spans continents we are creating cinema that is deeply personal yet universally resonantrdquoPrashant Ramesh Mishra CEO and cofounder of Azure Entertainment described the venture as pivotal for his companyrsquos expansion strategy ldquoThis film represents a defining moment for Azure Entertainment as we step into global cinema for the first timerdquo Mishra saidldquoThis story goes beyond borders and beyond the idea of the American Dream reflecting on the shared human experience of aspiration loss and resiliencerdquo Azure Entertainment previously produced Rocky Handsome Badla and Kesari Red Bisonrsquos credits include Bhaag Bawre Aandhi AayiThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever