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Jitin Gulati discusses how 'Maa' combines traditional Indian mythology with modern visual effects. The film stars Kajol in a powerful warrior avatar fighting supernatural forces. Directed by Vishal Furia and produced by Ajay Devgn, it features an ensemble cast including Naseeruddin Shah. The project aims to establish mythological horror as a new subgenre in Indian cinema.

Key Points: Jitin Gulati Says Kajol's Maa Blends Folklore with Cutting-Edge VFX

  • Kajol transforms into fierce warrior in mythological horror
  • Director Vishal Furia teams with Ajay Devgn for folklore-VFX fusion
  • Film explores motherhood and resilience against supernatural evil
  • Features ensemble cast including Naseeruddin Shah and Prabhu Deva
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Jitin Gulati says 'Maa' blends culturally rich folklore with cutting-edge VFX

Actor Jitin Gulati reveals how Kajol's mythological horror film 'Maa' merges Indian folklore with modern VFX for a pan-India appeal.

"It blends culturally rich folklore with cutting-edge VFX, creating an experience that will resonate across regions - Jitin Gulati"

Mumbai, June 24

Actor Jitin Gulati, who is gearing up for the release of his upcoming film ‘Maa’, has said that the film blends culturally rich folklore with cutting-edge VFX.

The actor, who is known for work in shows like ‘Kaala’ and ‘Bambai Meri Jaan’, will be seen sharing the screen with Kajol in ‘Maa’.

Talking about the film, Jitin told IANS, “While I’m excited for audiences to see my character, what truly excites me is the film as a whole. It blends culturally rich folklore with cutting-edge VFX, creating an experience that I believe will resonate with viewers across regions”.

“Mythological horror has the potential to emerge as a powerful subgenre, after all, mythology is deeply woven into the fabric of our culture”, she added.

Directed by Vishal Furia, ‘Maa’ promises to be an emotionally rich narrative centered around themes of mythology, motherhood, love, and resilience. With powerhouse names attached, the film has already started generating buzz for its rich storytelling and with this project.

Earlier, the poster from the film was unveiled, and it shows Kajol transforming into a fierce warrior in her powerful new avatar for the film. The dramatic poster features a dark, stormy background with a bolt of lightning illuminating the scene, emphasizing the supernatural or mythological tone of the film. In the center, two characters are facing off in a fierce confrontation. One is a monstrous figure with glowing red eyes and charred skin.

The film is directed by Vishal Furia, who is known for ‘Chhorii’ and ‘Chorii 2’. The movie is produced by Ajay Devgn and Jyoti Deshpande. The film also stars Indraneil Sengupta, Ronit Roy, Prabhu Deva, Naseeruddin Shah, Samyuktha, Jisshu Sengupta, Aditya Seal, Pramod Pathak, and Chhaya Kadam.

The actress had earlier hinted that her husband’s ‘Shaitaan’ is an expanding universe with ‘Maa’ being a part of. ‘Maa’ is about a woman going lengths to protect her daughter from evil. Other details about the film are under the wraps.

- IANS

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Priya K.
Finally, a horror film that respects our culture instead of copying Western tropes! The combination of folklore with VFX sounds perfect. Kajol's fierce avatar in the poster gave me goosebumps. Can't wait to watch this with my family! 🇮🇳
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Amit S.
Hope they don't overdo the VFX and lose the essence of our folk stories. Recent Bollywood films have been too reliant on CGI at the cost of storytelling. But with Kajol and Naseeruddin Shah, the acting should be solid at least.
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Rahul M.
Mythological horror is such an untapped genre in India! Our puranas and lok kathas have so many terrifying creatures and stories. If done right, this could be our answer to Conjuring universe. Fingers crossed! 🤞
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Sneha P.
The cast is stellar - Kajol, Naseer sir, Ronit Roy! But I'm most excited to see Prabhu Deva in a horror film. His dance moves might scare the ghosts away 😂 Jokes aside, the mother-daughter theme sounds emotional and powerful.
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Vikram J.
Vishal Furia did a decent job with Chhorii. Hope he maintains the same rawness here. Indian audiences are ready for mature horror - not just cheap jump scares. The 'Shaitaan' universe expansion sounds interesting too!
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Meena R.
As a mother, the premise of protecting one's child from evil really speaks to me. Hope they handle the motherhood theme with sensitivity and not just as a plot device. Kajol is perfect for such strong roles - she's aged like fine wine!

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