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Huma Qureshi starrer 'Bayaan' to have world premiere at Toronto International Film Festival 2025
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 24 (ANI): Huma Qureshi starrer 'Bayaan' has been selected for the world premiere in the prestigious Discovery Section of the Toronto International Film Festival 2025, to be held in September. Helmed by writer-director Bikas Ranjan Mishra, best known for his acclaimed feature film 'Chauranga', 'Bayaan' is the only Indian film in the Discovery section. The movie was developed at Film Independent, Los Angeles and is produced by Shiladitya Bora of Platoon One Films, India's film studio known for multiple Filmfare award-winning Ghaath (Berlinale 2023), National Award winner Picasso (Amazon Prime's first direct-to-digital Marathi film). Bayaan is a co-production of Platoon One Films with Madhu Sharma (Summit Studios), Kunal Kumar, Anuj Gupta as producers with Switzerland-based Sadik Keshwani (Guidant Films) as co-producer. Huma Qureshi also serves as an Executive Producer on the film. The ensemble cast of the film includes Chandrachur Singh, Sachin Khedekar, Sand, Avijit Dutt, Vibhore Mayank, Sampa Mandal, Swati Das, Aditi Kanchan Singh and Perry Chhabra. Filmmaker Bikas Ranjan Mishra describes 'Bayaan' as a poignant reflection of contemporary India, where 'power and gender intersect in volatile and often invisible ways,' as quoted in a press release shared by the film's makers. The filmmaker added, 'It is my attempt to bear witness to a society in transition, and to the quiet courage of those who choose to speak.' I'm deeply honoured to present my second feature, Bayaan, at the Toronto International Film Festival in the Discovery section, a platform that has launched the journeys of many filmmakers I admire and cherish,' as quoted in a press note. Qureshi, who has headlined several Indian and international titles, said she is thrilled that 'Bayaan' will have its World Premiere in the Discovery section, which has launched the careers of filmmaking giants like Christopher Nolan, Alfonso Cuaron and Barry Jenkins, among others. The actor billed 'Bayaan' as a 'timely and powerful story' about a woman who is caught in the crossfire of 'power, faith, and systemic complicity' and must confront the system designed to silence her. 'Bayaan gave me the opportunity to play the kind of character I've long been drawn to, someone within the justice system, yet up against forces much larger than herself. It was an absolute joy to work with a team so passionate and fearless in telling a story that feels both vital and universal,' Qureshi said in a statement as quoted in a press note. Platoon One's Shiladitya Bora, the indie stalwart whose past work includes 'Newton' (India's Official Entry to Academy Awards 2017) as well as 'SIR' (Cannes 2018) and 'Ghaath' (Berlinale 2023), said the team is greatly honoured to premiere 'Bayaan' at TIFF. (ANI)
The Hindu
5 days ago
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- The Hindu
Huma Qureshi starrer ‘Bayaan' to have world premiere at Toronto International Film Festival 2025
Huma Qureshi starrer Bayaan has been selected for the world premiere in the prestigious Discovery Section of the Toronto International Film Festival 2025, to be held in September. Helmed by writer-director Bikas Ranjan Mishra, best known for his acclaimed feature film Chauranga, Bayaan is the only Indian film in the Discovery section. The movie was developed at Film Independent, Los Angeles and is produced by Shiladitya Bora of Platoon One Films, India's film studio known for multiple Filmfare award-winning Ghaath (Berlinale 2023), National Award winner Picasso (Amazon Prime's first direct-to-digital Marathi film). Bayaan is a co-production of Platoon One Films with Madhu Sharma (Summit Studios), Kunal Kumar, Anuj Gupta as producers with Switzerland-based Sadik Keshwani (Guidant Films) as co-producer. Huma Qureshi also serves as an Executive Producer on the film. The ensemble cast of the film includes Chandrachur Singh, Sachin Khedekar, Sand, Avijit Dutt, Vibhore Mayank, Sampa Mandal, Swati Das, Aditi Kanchan Singh and Perry Chhabra. Filmmaker Bikas Ranjan Mishra describes Bayaan as a poignant reflection of contemporary India, where "power and gender intersect in volatile and often invisible ways," as quoted in a press release shared by the film's makers. ALSO READ: Huma Qureshi on playing Tarla Dalal and overcoming insecurities The filmmaker added, "It is my attempt to bear witness to a society in transition, and to the quiet courage of those who choose to speak.' I'm deeply honoured to present my second feature, Bayaan, at the Toronto International Film Festival in the Discovery section, a platform that has launched the journeys of many filmmakers I admire and cherish," as quoted in a press note. Qureshi, who has headlined several Indian and international titles, said she is thrilled that Bayaan will have its World Premiere in the Discovery section, which has launched the careers of filmmaking giants like Christopher Nolan, Alfonso Cuaron and Barry Jenkins, among others. The actor billed Bayaan as a 'timely and powerful story' about a woman who is caught in the crossfire of 'power, faith, and systemic complicity' and must confront the system designed to silence her.
Mint
5 days ago
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- Mint
Bayaan: Huma Qureshi's new movie creates history at TIFF 2025, becomes only Indian film to…
Huma Qureshi's new movie Bayaan will premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival 2025. It is the only Indian film selected in the Discovery Section. Directed by Bikas Ranjan Mishra, Bayaan is a police thriller. Huma Qureshi plays a woman stuck between power, religion and a system built to silence her. It also stars Bollywood veterans like Chandrachur Singh and Sachin Khedekar. Huma calls Bayaan a powerful, timely story. "Bayaan gave me the opportunity to play the kind of character I've long been drawn to—someone within the justice system, yet up against forces much larger than herself. It was an absolute joy to work with a team so passionate and fearless in telling a story that feels both vital and universal," the Bollywood actress said in a statement. In 2024, Boong was selected in the TIFF Discovery Section. Directed by Lakshmipriya Devi, Boong happens to be Manipur's first fiction film. It tells the story of a young boy seeking to reunite his family in a border village. In 2023, Jayant Somalkar's Sthal made it to the Discovery Section. It's a story about a young woman's struggle for agency in a patriarchal society fixated on arranged marriage. The movie was Somalkar's feature debut. In 2022, Kacchey Limbu was selected in the TIFF Discovery Section. Directed by Shubham Yogi, it is a coming-of-age family sports drama. Anurag Kashyap's Bandar, starring Bobby Deol, will premiere at TIFF 2025. A restored version of Sholay will also be shown, marking its 50th year. Several big Indian films have been shown at the Toronto International Film Festival in recent years. Neeraj Ghaywan's Homebound, with stars like Ishaan Khatter and Janhvi Kapoor, got global praise and support from Martin Scorsese. Superboys of Malegaon, a fun film by Reema Kagti, was loved at TIFF 2024. Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies premiered at TIFF 2023. In the same year, Dharma Productions' Kill thrilled audiences while Dear Jassi won an award for its touching true story.
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
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- Hindustan Times
Huma Qureshi's Bayaan to have its world premiere at TIFF 2025, is the only Indian film in the Discovery Section
Actor Huma Qureshi's film Bayaan is headed to the Toronto International Film Festival 2025, where it will have its world premiere. Bayaan is the only Indian film in the Discovery Section. Huma Qureshi's Bayaan has been helmed by Bikas Ranjan Mishra. Bayaan off to TIFF The Indian film has been chosen to screen in a section of the film festival, a platform that has previously showcased works by directors such as Christopher Nolan, Alfonso Cuarón, and Barry Jenkins. The police procedural thriller, which is directed by Bikas Ranjan Mishra, will have its world premiere at the festival in September. According to Huma, Bayaan is a "timely and powerful story" about a woman caught in the crossfire of "power, faith, and systemic complicity", who must confront the system designed to silence her. "Bayaan gave me the opportunity to play the kind of character I've long been drawn to—someone within the justice system, yet up against forces much larger than herself. It was an absolute joy to work with a team so passionate and fearless in telling a story that feels both vital and universal," Huma said in a statement. To this, Bikas Ranjan Mishra added, 'It is my attempt to bear witness to a society in transition – and to the quiet courage of those who choose to speak. I'm deeply honoured to present my second feature, Bayaan, at the Toronto International Film Festival in the Discovery section — a platform that has launched the journeys of many filmmakers I admire and cherish." The film's producer Shiladitya Bora also shared that the team is greatly honoured to premiere Bayaan at TIFF. More about the film Apart from Huma, Bayaan also stars Chandrachur Singh, Sachin Khedekar, Paritosh Sand, Avijit Dutt, Vibhore Mayank, Sampa Mandal, Swati Das, Aditi Kanchan Singh, and Perry Chhabra. The cinematography is done by Udit Khurana and editing by A Sreekar Prasad (RRR). The music has been composed by Ajay Jayanthi with Shilpi Agarwal designing the costumes. Helmed by writer-director Bikas Ranjan Mishra, the film was developed at Film Independent, Los Angeles and is produced by Shiladitya Bora of Platoon One Films. Bayaan is a co-production of Platoon One Films with Madhu Sharma (Summit Studios), Kunal Kumar, Anuj Gupta as producers with Switzerland-based Sadik Keshwani (Guidant Films) as co-producer. Huma is also attached as an Executive Producer on the film. The film is supported by the International Film Festival Rotterdam's Hubert Bals Fund and was developed at LA Residency, a part of the Global Media Makers (GMM) program of Film Independent, Los Angeles.
