'Mirzya' puts Rakeysh Om Prakash Mehra on complete focus mode!
- IndiaGlitz, [Friday,March 25 2016]
After his last film 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag' became the celebrated film in 2013 and bagged major awards that year, Filmmaker Rakeysh Om Prakash has been focused on his upcoming project, 'Mirzya'. Featuring debutantes Harshvardhan Kapoor and Saiyami Kher in the lead, 'Mirzya' is Mehra's first ever Love story. Though the film has been shot and is complete, Mehra being the perfection that he is is brushing up on the intricate details of the film.
Rakeysh has been spending major part of his days editing the film with utmost focus. Since this is the filmmakers first tryst with the genre he is leaving no stone unturned to make 'Mirzya' yet another fine work his.
Inspired by the folk tale of "The legend of Mirza-Sahiban', 'Mirzya' is an epic action-romance that plays out in contemporary times. The film unfolds filled with heightened drama and action packed sequences in the visually rich terrain of Rajasthan, juxtaposed with flashes of the fantastical universe of the folklore set in the bleakness of Ladakh.
The story of Mirzya has been written by poet and lyricist Gulzar, with music created and crafted by the musical trio of Shankar Ehsaan Loy. Produced by Cinestaan Film Company & ROMP Pictures and directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra. The film is set to release on 7th October 2016.