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Vir Das Sets Found-Footage Horror 'Baara Number' to Shoot in June

Das will co-direct with longtime collaborator Kavi Shastri.

Overview

  • Zazu Productions said Thursday the film begins principal photography in June with the first schedule in Mumbai.
  • Vir Das will co-direct with Kavi Shastri, reuniting the team behind his directorial debut Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos.
  • The makers pitch Baara Number as found-footage horror that favors psychological tension and atmospheric storytelling over genre clichés.
  • Das will act as part of an ensemble cast and produce through his banner Zazu Productions.
  • Coverage notes a shift from his recent comedy feature, with reports saying the project has been in development for some time and no release date announced.