'Mirzapur' star Shweta Tripathi to produce horror film
What's the story
Actor-producer Shweta Tripathi is all set to venture into the world of horror with her upcoming project, Nava. This will be her first horror film under her production house, Bandarful Films, in association with Kowatanda Films India. The film marks Tripathi's second production after the queer drama Mujhe Jaan Na Kaho Meri Jaan, starring Tilottama Shome.
Plot details
'Nava' is set in the Sundarbans
Nava is set in the eerie yet beautiful wetlands of the Sundarbans. The story revolves around Tara, who returns to her ancestral home and gets embroiled in a mystery involving river gods and hidden family secrets. The film has been written by Akash Mohimen and promises to be an evocative mix of folklore, fear, and emotional depth.
Producer's perspective
Tripathi's vision for 'Nava' and her production journey
Speaking about her first horror film, Tripathi said in a statement, "Nava is a very special step for me as a producer." "After Mujhe Jaan Na Kaho Meri Jaan, which was rooted in love and identity, I felt an instinctive pull to explore a completely different emotional world." "Horror, especially when woven with culture and folklore, has the power to move people in unexpected ways."
Tripathi's statement
'The Sundarbans is alive, it breathes...'
Tripathi further said, "The Sundarbans is not just a backdrop in this story, it's alive, it breathes, it protects, and it threatens." "When Akash narrated the script, I was taken in by its beauty, its fear and its soul." "As a producer, I want to support stories that take creative risks that are layered and that stay with the audience long after the film ends." Meanwhile, Tripathi is currently filming for Mirzapur: The Film.