Shweta Tripathi to produce, star in horror drama 'Nava' by Anshul Chauhan

'Mirzapur' actor Shweta Tripathi will produce and star in the horror film 'Nava' via her new banner, Bandarful Films. Directed by Anshul Chauhan, the movie is set in the Sundarbans and follows a woman uncovering a generations-old mystery.

'Mirzapur' actor Shweta Tripathi has stepped into a new role behind the camera with her first horror film, titled 'Nava', which she will also headline. The project is directed by Tokyo-based filmmaker Anshul Chauhan, who is expanding his production banner Kowatanda Films into India, marking its first local collaboration.

Film set in mystical Sundarbans

According to Variety, the film, set in the mystical wetlands of the Sundarbans, follows Tara Sen, who returns home only to find herself caught in a generations-old mystery involving river gods and buried family secrets. Akash Mohimen writes the screenplay, and the film is being positioned as a culturally rooted yet globally resonant horror drama.

Tripathi on a 'Universally Resonant' Story

According to the publication, Tripathi expressed her excitement about producing and starring in the film, saying the collaboration aims to create cinema that reaches audiences across borders. "Nava' is a film that draws from the soil of Bengal and the complexities of coping with one's ancestral past, and yet speaks a universal language of haunting and healing," she said. "I'm excited to join hands with Kowatanda Films as we bring this atmospheric, unforgettable world to life for global audiences," She added.

Bandarful Films' Second Production Venture

'Nava' will be produced under Bandarful Films, Tripathi's newly launched banner. This marks her second production venture following 'Mujhe Jaan Na Kaho Meri Jaan', a queer drama which stars Tilottama Shome. The upcoming drama, directed by National Award-winner Sanjoy Nag, will feature Tripathi and Shome in lead roles and is scheduled to go on floors by the end of 2025.

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