Manav Kaul to direct Bollywood film after 13 years: I'm acting in it too, adapted from my book Sakshatkar
'The movie is based on my book Sakshatkar (2024). It did well, so I adapted it into a screenplay and set it in the Himalayas. I am acting in the film too, alongside (actors) Kumud Mishra, Manasi Bhawalkar and some theatre artistes. We have finalised a few untouched locations in Kumaon and Garhwal,' says Manav.
Will the film be a commercial one or more in the indie space? 'It's set in a fun zone, has good humour and a gripping story that will appeal to a wider audience. I am not fixated on the commercial aspect, as my priority is making a good film. If we deliver a good product, it will definitely find its audience. I believe in the script and will pour my heart and soul in it. Of course, since filmmaking is a business, we would like it to do well commercially,' he says.
Last seen in Tribhuvan Mishra CA Topper (2024), Manav adds, 'My goal is to create a scenario where I can direct more films with stories I'm passionate about. Through our plays, we have already built an audience. Now, I want to create a space where the audience can enjoy films – dekhte hain, bahut maza ayega! I am changing gear with this. Everyone thinks about business and audience but we are right now just concentrating solely on making a great film. If we do that everything else will fall into place.'
Regarding acting projects, he remained tight-lipped: 'There are things in the pipeline, but I can't talk about them yet.'
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