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Priya Mani, Mohit Raina to Lead Cross-Border Immigrant Family Drama

Actors Priya Mani and Mohit Raina will headline an untitled Indo-US film about an immigrant family's experience with cultural identity. The project is a collaboration between Mumbai's Azure Entertainment and US-based Red Bison Productions, marking Azure's first foray into Hollywood. Filming is scheduled to begin in April across locations in the United States and India. The film's narrative aims to tell a deeply personal story with universal resonance.

Key Points: Priya Mani, Mohit Raina in Indo-US Immigrant Drama

  • Stars Priya Mani & Mohit Raina
  • Explores immigrant identity & belonging
  • First Indo-Hollywood collab for Azure
  • Filming in US and India
  • Based on a true story
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Priya Mani, Mohit Raina roped in for Indo-US immigrant family drama

Priya Mani and Mohit Raina star in a new film exploring cultural identity, a collaboration between Azure Entertainment and Red Bison Productions.

"This story goes beyond borders... reflecting on the shared human experience of aspiration, loss, and resilience. - Prashant Ramesh Mishra"

Mumbai, Feb 17

Indian actors Priya Mani and Mohit Raina have been roped in to headline a yet-untitled Indo-U.S immigrant family drama, directed by Harsh Mahadeshwar.

"This project is very close to my heart because it explores identity and belonging in a deeply honest way," Raina said.

Priya said that what drew her to this film instantly was the "emotional truth of the story".

"I'm grateful to be part of a project that brings together such committed collaborators to tell a story that will connect with audiences across borders."

The project centers on the true story of an immigrant family's experience navigating cultural identity and belonging in America. U.S.-based Red Bison Productions has partnered with Mumbai's Azure Entertainment on a cross-border feature film marking the Indian company's inaugural Hollywood collaboration, reports variety.com.

Principal photography is set to commence in April, with filming planned across New York and New Jersey, as well as Delhi and Jammu-Kashmir in India.

Mohit added: "Being part of Azure Entertainment and Red Bison Productions' first Indo-Hollywood collaboration makes it even more special, as it represents a meaningful step toward global storytelling."

Additional casting details and the film's title will be revealed at a later date. The film was previously launched with a different title and cast in 2023 and has since been revamped and redesigned, reports variety.com.

Romila Saraf Bhat, founder of Red Bison Productions, said: "From its inception, this story demanded a global voice and an honest cinematic treatment. With Priya Mani and Mohit Raina leading the cast, and an inspiring narrative that spans continents, we are creating cinema that is deeply personal yet universally resonant."

Prashant Ramesh Mishra, CEO and co-founder of Azure Entertainment, described the venture as pivotal for his company's expansion strategy. "This film represents a defining moment for Azure Entertainment as we step into global cinema for the first time," Mishra said. "This story goes beyond borders and beyond the idea of the American Dream, reflecting on to the shared human experience of aspiration, loss, and resilience."

Azure Entertainment previously produced "Rocky Handsome," "Badla" and "Kesari." Red Bison's credits include "Bhaag Bawre Aandhi Aayi."

- IANS

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Sarah B
As an NRI, I'm really excited. So many films about immigrants focus only on the struggle, but I hope this one shows the beautiful blend of cultures too. The balance of success and the emotional cost is a story that needs telling.
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Vikram M
Interesting collaboration. Hope they don't water down the Indian perspective to make it more "global" or palatable for Western audiences. The core should remain authentic. Azure has a good track record with 'Badla', so fingers crossed.
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Priya S
Mohit Raina is such an underrated actor! Glad he's getting a lead in a project with this scale. The fact that it's filming in Jammu-Kashmir is also significant. Wishing the entire team the very best. Can't wait for the title reveal!
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Rohit P
Another film about the immigrant experience? Feels like we've seen this before. I hope they bring a fresh angle and not just the same old "struggle and success" template. The cast is promising though.
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Kavya N
The part about it being a "true story" is what grabs me. Real families have so many layered experiences. Hope they do justice to the complexity without making it too sentimental. All the best to the team! 🤞

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