Arshad Warsi starrer 'Jeevan Bheema Yojana' talks about a full-proof plan gone terribly wrong
Mumbai, June 8
For the first time in his career, actor Arshad Warsi will be seen in a double role in the forthcoming dark comedy crime thriller "Jeevan Bheema Yojana".
Adding to the excitement for the project, the makers dropped the gripping teaser of the drama on Monday.
Directed by Abhishek Dogra, known for his work in "Dolly Ki Doli" and "FryDay", "Jeevan Bheema Yojana" features Sanjeeda Shaikh, Vijay Raaz, Pooja Chopra, and Bijendra Kala in key roles, along with others.
"Jeevan Bheema Yojana" deals with universal themes of greed, desperation, and love. Shedding light on the consequences of one seemingly perfect decision gone terribly wrong, the movie revolves around the life of Jeevan (Played by Arshad) and his wife Yojana (Played by Sanjeeda), a couple constantly struggling under mounting debt. However, their luck seems to take a turn when they discover Bheema, a stranger who looks exactly like Jeevan. What starts as a 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.
Talking about his next, 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."
Backed by Anshu Mishra under the banners of Star Beam Ventures Ltd (formerly BlueGod Entertainment Ltd), the production work for "Jeevan Bheema Yojana" has already been wrapped up.
The project is slated to release this monsoon. However, an exact date has not been announced yet.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Finally some fresh content from Bollywood! The concept of a 'Jeevan Bheema Yojana' that goes awry feels very relatable in this economy. 🙈 Love that it's a dark comedy - hoping the humour doesn't get too stretched. Vijay Raaz is a gem, always delivers.
Interesting premise! The theme of greed leading to chaos is universal. I hope the film doesn't glorify insurance fraud, but as a dark comedy, it should work well. The casting with Sanjeeda Shaikh and Pooja Chopra looks promising.
Arshad Warsi's comic timing is unmatched! After his iconic roles in 'Dhamaal' and 'Ishqiya', this dark comedy should be a treat. The director's mention of 'ordinary people making extraordinary catastrophic decisions' reminds me of Coen brothers' films. Hope the execution matches the ambition. Waiting for the release date! 🤞
A rare combination - Bollywood doing dark comedy with a twist. The 'look-alike' angle has been done before but the diamond smuggling addition sounds unique. Hope the screenplay doesn't get too predictable. Monsoon release seems perfect for a thriller like this!
Honestly, I'm liking the concept but hope it doesn't turn into another 'family-friendly' comedy that dilutes the dark humour. Bollywood often struggles with true dark comedy - either too slapstick or too preachy. Keeping fingers crossed for Arshad bhai! 💯
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