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Shweta Tripathi's Horror Debut 'Nava' Reveals Sundarbans River Gods Mystery

Shweta Tripathi is taking on a double role as both producer and lead actor in the horror film Nava. The movie is set in the mystical Sundarbans wetlands and involves river gods and buried family secrets. This marks her second production venture through her newly launched banner Bandarful Films. The project represents an international collaboration with Tokyo-based filmmaker Anshul Chauhan's Kowatanda Films.

Key Points: Shweta Tripathi Stars in Horror Film Nava as Producer

  • Film set in mystical Sundarbans wetlands with river gods mythology
  • Tripathi's second production after queer drama Mujhe Jaan Na Kaho Meri Jaan
  • Directed by Tokyo-based filmmaker Anshul Chauhan expanding to India
  • Explores generations-old family secrets and ancestral past complexities
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'Mirzapur' star Shweta Tripathi to produce horror film 'Nava'

Mirzapur star Shweta Tripathi produces and stars in horror film Nava, set in Sundarbans with river gods and family secrets. Her second production venture.

"Nava is a film that draws from the soil of Bengal and speaks a universal language of haunting and healing - Shweta Tripathi"

Mumbai, November 28

'Mirzapur' actor Shweta Tripathi has stepped into a new role behind the camera with her first horror film, titled 'Nava', which she will also headline.

The project is directed by Tokyo-based filmmaker Anshul Chauhan, who is expanding his production banner Kowatanda Films into India, marking its first local collaboration.

According to Variety, the film, set in the mystical wetlands of the Sundarbans, follows Tara Sen, who returns home only to find herself caught in a generations-old mystery involving river gods and buried family secrets. Akash Mohimen writes the screenplay, and the film is being positioned as a culturally rooted yet globally resonant horror drama.

According to the publication, Tripathi expressed her excitement about producing and starring in the film, saying the collaboration aims to create cinema that reaches audiences across borders.

"Nava' is a film that draws from the soil of Bengal and the complexities of coping with one's ancestral past, and yet speaks a universal language of haunting and healing," she said. "I'm excited to join hands with Kowatanda Films as we bring this atmospheric, unforgettable world to life for global audiences," She added.

'Nava' will be produced under Bandarful Films, Tripathi's newly launched banner. This marks her second production venture following 'Mujhe Jaan Na Kaho Meri Jaan', a queer drama which stars Tilottama Shome. The upcoming drama, directed by National Award-winner Sanjoy Nag, will feature Tripathi and Shome in lead roles and is scheduled to go on floors by the end of 2025.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Finally some horror that's rooted in Indian mythology and culture instead of cheap jump scares. River gods and family secrets in Sundarbans - this sounds like proper atmospheric horror. Hope they do justice to Bengali folklore.
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Anjali F
Interesting to see a Tokyo-based filmmaker collaborating on an Indian horror film. Hope this brings fresh perspective while keeping the cultural authenticity intact. Shweta's choices are always so interesting - from Mirzapur to queer drama to horror production!
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Sarah B
As someone who loves horror cinema, I'm cautiously optimistic. Indian horror films often rely too much on CGI and loud background scores. Hope this one focuses more on storytelling and atmosphere like she mentioned. The Sundarbans setting is brilliant though!
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Vikram M
Shweta is really making smart career moves. Launching her own production house and choosing such diverse projects. Both 'Nava' and the queer drama sound promising. More power to women producers in Bollywood! 💪
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Karan T
The combination of Sundarbans, river gods, and family secrets sounds intriguing. Hope they explore the local tribal beliefs and mangrove ecosystem properly. Bengali horror stories have such rich material to work with. Fingers crossed! 🤞

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