After making waves with the announcement of a multi-platform content alliance between Abundantia Entertainment of India and Crypt TV of the USA, the two companies announced their first production together – Chhori - the Hindi remake of the hit-Marathi horror film, Lapachhapi (translated as ‘Hide and Seek’).
Bollywood actress Nushrat Bharucha who has been a part of films like the Pyaar Ka Punchama series, Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety and Dream Girl has been brought on-board to play the lead role in the film and Vishal Furia, who directed the original, helms the Hindi remake as well.
Lapachhapi caught people’s attention with its genre-breaking take on horror as it told the story of age-old societal beliefs and practices that give rise to tales of pure terror. The film’s unique blend of scary and social drama made it a thrilling as well as an emotional ride. Apart from his successful outing with the film, Vishal Furia also has to his credit, another horror film, Bali (Marathi), starring Swapnil Joshi and successful streaming shows like Criminal Justice and Bombers.
Abundantia Entertainment, producer of successful and impactful content across screens like Airlift, Baby, Toilet-Ek Prem Katha, Shakuntala Devi (under production), Durgavati (under production), Sherni (under production) and the Amazon Original Series Breathe- is currently developing the film under its horror content vertical ‘Psych’ along with Crypt, the producer of various award-winning films and series’ like The Birch, The Look-See and Sunny Family Cult.
A thrilled Nushrat Bharucha says, “I am extremely excited to be a part of Chhori. This genre excites me and the fact that the story is anchored in practices of our society, makes it relatable and impactful. I have wanted to work with Vishal Furia and I am so glad we've finally collaborated on Chhori, which is so close to his heart. Abundantia Entertainment and Vikram Malhotra have always backed high-quality, progressive stories and are known to make films with strong female voices – and as an actor, I couldn’t ask for more. Our collaboration with an international creator like Crypt TV and its CEO Jack Davis, whose expertise in this genre is unparalleled, makes this even more thrilling. I have enjoyed some of their content thoroughly and in my very first meeting with Jack we connected instantly on how we envisaged this genre and film. I am looking forward to beginning my experience with each one of them.”
Producer Vikram Malhotra outlines his vision for Chhori, “Abundantia Entertainment has always believed in supporting progressive and insightful stories. I am delighted that we are extending our content philosophy further with the Hindi remake of Lapachhapi in partnership with Crypt TV and Jack Davis. I am confident that our collaboration on this film will allow us to create some irresistibly scary content under our latest vertical ‘Psych’. I am also delighted to collaborate with the immensely talented Nushrat. I have seen her grow as an artist and her dedication to her craft is amazing. Nushrat’s appeal with the youth will help drive the film with the fans of the genre. I am especially delighted to work with a brilliant, young filmmaker like Vishal, who has woven an evocative narrative that cuts across themes and has a universal appeal."
The work on the script is currently underway and Vishal Kapoor, who also wrote the original, is writing Chhori.
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