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<\/p>\nActor Jitendra Kumar is all set to star in a new film alongside Pooja Bhatt. The project delves into the emotionally rich and rarely explored world of kabootar-baazi\u2014India\u2019s age-old pigeon-flying tradition.<\/p>\n
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Jitendra Kumar and Pooja Bhatt team up for film set in India\u2019s traditional pigeon-flying culture<\/p>\n
A Story Rooted in Culture and Emotion<\/p>\n
Jitendra Kumar, widely loved for his performances in Panchayat, Kota Factory, Jaadugar, Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan, and the recent Bhagwat: Chapter One \u2013 Raakshas, takes on another unique role in this upcoming film. He will be seen as a passionate kabootarbaaz, bringing depth and realism to a character shaped by this traditional sport and its community.<\/p>\n
National Award-winning actor Pooja Bhatt will play Jitendra\u2019s on-screen mother. Known for her powerful and layered performances in Zakhm, Tamanna, and Daddy, Pooja returns to a more intimate storytelling space that highlights her emotional strength as a performer.<\/p>\n
The Team Behind the Film<\/p>\n
The film is produced by Khyati Madaan under her banner Not Out Entertainment and co-produced by Hitesh Kewalya, who is best known for writing Shubh Mangal Saavdhan and both writing and directing Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan.<\/p>\n
It is written and directed by Bilal Hasan, whose short film Chupchaap earned multiple awards and a Filmfare nomination. This marks Bilal\u2019s debut as a feature film director.<\/p>\n
Exploring India\u2019s Pigeon-Flying Tradition<\/p>\n
Set against the backdrop of kabootar-baazi\u2014a practice that involves training and racing homing pigeons from neighborhood rooftops\u2014the film aims to capture a culture that continues to thrive in India\u2019s old mohallas and among pigeon-racing communities around the world. While rooted in this traditional setting, the story is ultimately a human drama that focuses on relationships, legacy, and passion. Filming is expected to begin next year.<\/p>\n
Not Out Entertainment\u2019s Expanding Slate<\/p>\n
Not Out Entertainment is steadily building a diverse lineup of films that blend originality with commercial appeal. The banner is currently producing Abhootpurva, a romantic horror comedy set in 1990s Agra, starring Ritwik Bhowmik alongside an ensemble cast of seven acclaimed actors. Following Abhootpurva, the company will produce a horror film inspired by a real-life national tragedy, starring Ahan Shetty.<\/p>\n
With these projects, Not Out Entertainment continues to carve out a niche for itself in Indian cinema by backing stories that are both rooted and refreshing.<\/p>\n
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