Jitendra Kumar is set to headline a new film alongside Pooja Bhatt. The film explores a heartfelt story set in the rare and culturally rich world of kabootar-baazi, India’s age-old pigeon-flying tradition.
Jitendra Kumar, loved for his acclaimed performances across Panchayat, Kota Factory, Jaadugar, Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan and the recently released Bhagwat: Chapter One – Raakshas, has been portraying diverse characters with authenticity and emotional depth. His new role as a passionate kabootarbaaz adds another distinct shade to his journey through this socially rooted narrative.
National Award-winner Pooja Bhatt is set to portray Jitendra’s on-screen mother, marking a powerful return to an intimate performance space she has long been celebrated for, including her iconic roles in the National Award-winning Zakhm, Tamanna and Daddy.
The film is produced by Khyati Madaan under her banner Not Out Entertainment and co-produced by Hitesh Kewalya, known for writing Shubh Mangal Saavdhan and writing and directing Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan. It is written and directed by Bilal Hasan, whose award-winning short film Chupchaap also earned a Filmfare nomination. This marks his feature directorial debut.
Set against the backdrop of kabootar-baazi, a traditional practice of training homing pigeons and flying them from neighbourhood rooftops, the film explores a culture that continues to thrive in old Indian mohallas and among pigeon-racing circles worldwide. While the setting adds a fresh cultural lens, the story remains deeply human and personal, unfolding within this unique world. Filming begins next year.
About Khyati Madaan’s Not Out Entertainment
Not Out Entertainment continues to build a slate of genre-bending cinema. The banner is currently producing Abhootpurva, a rom-hor-com set in 1990s Agra, starring Ritwik Bhowmik and an ensemble of seven acclaimed actors.
Following Abhootpurva, Not Out will produce a horror film inspired by a real-life national tragedy, starring Ahan Shetty. With these films in its pipeline, the company is positioning itself as a distinctive voice in commercial cinema, bringing a fresh perspective and original worlds to the screen.
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