Zee5 has announced it’s next original film ‘AAFAT-E-ISHQ’ based on the multi-awarded Hungarian film ‘Liza, The Fox-Fairy‘. Neha Sharma will play the lead role in this upcoming hindi remake of Zee5 original film. It will be directed by Indrajit Nattoji and produced by Zee Studios. The movie’s ensemble cast also includes Ila Arun, Namit Das, Gautam Rode and Pravessh Rana.
The story of Aafat-e-Ishq will follow a woman’s quest for true love, how she finds herself as a prime suspect under multiple deaths while an ancient curse looms large, threatening to destroy everything and everyone around her.
Neha Sharma while talking about the Zee5 original film said, ”Aafat-e-Ishq is a fresh dark comedy with a hint of supernatural to it which acts as a catalyst throughout the film. I loved the Hungarian version and while I have tried to take as much influence from it, I am still looking at making it my own”. She also added, “The film has all the elements of fun, love, lust, horror which makes it an intriguing upcoming watch to look out for.” Neha, whose film credits include “Crook”, “Tum Bin II”, “Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior”, is looking forward to the project.
“This is an interesting concept, dark humour with a pinch of supernatural, which will be exciting for the audience. We have an exciting cast too, featuring in a concept that is quite different from what we have done so far”, Aparna Acharekar, programming head, Zee5 India, said.
Ashima Avasthi, vice-president & head, Zee Studios Originals, described the movie as a “complete emotional roller-coaster ride of love, lust, intrigue and mystery” that will keep the viewers on the edge of their seats. “We, at Zee Studios Originals, have been working on bringing new and exciting, untold stories to the audiences as a part of our diverse portfolio of original content. We’re excited to partner with ZEE5 to bring this black comedy to our audiences soon,” she added.
“Aafat-e-Ishq” will start streaming later this year exclusively on Zee5.
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