Arshad Warsi set to take on double role for dark comedy crime thriller 'Jeevan Bheema Yojana'
Mumbai, June 8
Actor Arshad Warsi is all set to step into a double role for the upcoming dark comedy crime thriller 'Jeevan Bheema Yojana'.
Arshad will be seen taking on the challenge of portraying two lookalike men whose lives become unexpectedly and dangerously intertwined, setting the stage for a chaotic tale of crime, deception, and dark humour.
'Jeevan Bheema Yojana' explores themes of greed, desperation, love, and the consequences of one seemingly perfect decision gone terribly wrong.
"It follows the life of Jeevan and his wife Yojana, a couple struggling under mounting debt. Their fortunes seem set to change when they discover Bheema, a stranger who looks exactly like Jeevan. What begins as a seemingly foolproof plan to fake Jeevan's death and claim an insurance payout soon spirals out of control when the man presumed dead turns out to have ties to a dangerous diamond-smuggling network," as per a press release from the makers.
Speaking about the film, director Abhishek Dogra shared, "Jeevan Bheema Yojana is a film about ordinary people making one extraordinary, catastrophic decision and then spending the rest of the film paying for it. The genre is dark comedy, but the heart of it is very human. Greed, desperation, love, and the terrible momentum of a lie you can't stop telling. Arshad brings both men to life with a precision that constantly surprised us on set."
Produced by Anshu Mishra under the banners of Star Beam Ventures Ltd (formerly BlueGod Entertainment Ltd), 'Jeevan Bheema Yojana' has wrapped production.
Directed by Abhishek Dogra, the film features a talented cast including Sanjeeda Shaikh, Vijay Raaz, Pooja Chopra, and Bijendra Kala.
'Jeevan Bheema Yojana' is slated to release in Monsoon 2026.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Finally, a dark comedy that isn't just slapstick. The concept of two lookalikes and a fake death gone wrong is brilliant. But I hope the 'desperation' part is handled sensitively—too many films mock poor people's struggles. Let's see if Abhishek Dogra delivers.
Arshad Warsi is underrated globally. This plot reminds me of 'The Talented Mr. Ripley' but with more humor and Indian flavor. Vijay Raaz and Pooja Chopra are great additions. Let's hope the writing matches the talent.
Arshad Warsi back in a crime comedy! 'Jeevan Bheema Yojana' sounds like a perfect blend of thriller and dark humor. The title itself is clever—playing on both the insurance scheme and the characters' names. Monsoon 2026 is too far though! 😭
I'm skeptical. Double roles in Bollywood are often gimmicky. Arshad is talented but even he couldn't save some recent flops. The director's first film? I'll wait for reviews. The premise is promising, but execution is key.
'Dark comedy crime thriller' is my favorite genre. Arshad Warsi as two lookalikes sounds like a treat. Hope the diamond smuggling angle isn't too convoluted. Sanjeeda Shaikh and Vijay Raaz are solid choices. Count me excited for monsoon 2026! 🎬
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