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Kritika Kamra wraps up shoot in Delhi

Kritika Kamra wraps up shoot in Delhi

Time of India03-06-2025
After completing her work on
Matka King
, actor
has wrapped up filming her next project — a female-led dramedy helmed by
Peepli Live
director Anusha Rizvi. Shot entirely in Delhi, the film features an ensemble cast that includes
, Juhi Babbar, and
alongside Kamra in the lead role.
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The untitled film marks a significant milestone in Kamra's career as she headlines a story driven by a predominantly female cast and infused with sharp humor.
'Shooting in Delhi brought an authenticity to the film that would have been hard to replicate elsewhere. Kritika, Juhi, and Shreya brought incredible energy to the set, and Anusha's vision for this project is both bold and refreshing,' said a source close to the production.
With filming now complete, the project has moved into post-production and is expected to announce its release details soon.
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