"I've kind of weaved a love story": 'Jai Hind Jai Sindh' director Indrajit Lankesh offers peek into its making
Mumbai, August 12
'Jai Hind, Jai Sindh: A Love Story' director Indrajit Lankesh has opened up about his upcoming film, offering a glimpse of its narrative that is set in the backdrop of the Partition.
Speaking to ANI, Indrajit Lankesh shared, "It is a film about two young people, a love story in the backdrop of the partition. I've given my best shot at this for this film. I have shot intensively for one and a half years. I've shown the best of India, the country's love, and the people of India. I've kind of woven a love story."
He emphasised that 'Jai Sindh' just as 'Jai Hind' could be a patriotic slogan.
"Jai Hind, everybody knows is a patriotic slogan. But why can't 'Jai Sindh' be a patriotic slogan of the Indians, because Sindh was a part of India It is very sad to know that Sindhis today don't have a place of their own," Lankesh added.
In a statement, the filmmaker revealed how 'Jai Hind, Jai Sindh' has been shot across 16 states, including Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Delhi, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh, among others.
"In many ways, it can also be seen as a tourism film because I wanted to showcase the best of India, the beauty of the country, its people, and its spirit. Within that beautiful canvas, I have woven a love story," said Indrajit Lankesh.
Produced by Sammy Nanwani under the banner of Sammy's Entertainment, 'Jai Hind Jai Sindh: A Love Story' features an ensemble cast comprising Mahesh Manjrekar, Jaya Prada, Chhaya Kadam, Rahul Dev, Vikram Kochhar, Zarina Wahab, Amit Behl, Indira Tiwari, Upasana Singh, Ehsan Khan, Pooja Katyal, Ajit Shidhaye, Ankiith Arora, Rajveer Singh, Nanak Singh, Kartikey Malviya, Fatima Ayesha Khan and Garima Agarwal, while introducing Gauravv Dhingra and Akaisha Vats.
The film is set for a grand Pan-India theatrical release in October 2026 in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada.
— ANI
Reader Comments
The concept sounds beautiful - love story woven into the partition backdrop. But 16 states and 1.5 years of shooting? That's some serious dedication. Hope it does justice to both the romance and the historical context.
Interesting to see a film that highlights Sindh's connection to India. The partition is such an emotional chapter for so many families. The tourism angle is also smart - showcasing India's beauty through cinema. Will keep an eye out for this one.
Jai Sindh as a patriotic slogan - never thought of it that way, but the logic is sound. Sindh was and is culturally Indian. But I hope this doesn't get mired in unnecessary controversy. We should celebrate the film for what it is - a love story with a message of unity.
With such a stellar cast including Jaya Prada, Mahesh Manjrekar, and Zarina Wahab, this feels like a proper multi-generational film that could bridge old and new cinema sensibilities. The fact that it's releasing in four languages shows the filmmaker's ambition. ✨
Respect to Lankesh for taking on such an emotionally heavy subject. Partition stories are never easy to tell - they carry trauma, loss, and hope all at once. But I'm a bit skeptical about the Pan-India release in 4 languages. Sometimes these grand ambitions dilute the storytelling. Hope I'm wrong!
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