Applause Entertainment presents JAB KHULI KITAAB in association with Shoe Strap Films, an irreverent charmer of a film that will bring together the legendary Pankaj Kapur and Dimple Kapadia in romantic union. A stage to screen adaptation of the Saurabh Shukla play, it will be helmed by the actor-director himself. The iconic duo will also be joined by the talented Aparshakti Khurana in a pivotal role. Samir Soni, Nauheed Cyrusi and others will form the rest of this stellar ensemble.
A timeless, deeply moving love story, JAB KHULI KITAAB features an older couple seeking a divorce after fifty years of togetherness. The film deals with the dysfunctionality of relationships and its impact on family, with dollops of humour and heart. The high energy repartee, and the multi-generational family dynamics at the forefront also makes this the rare Hindi comedy that is both universal and intimate.
A romance that cuts across all age groups, this is a film that asks the question – what do love, passion and heartbreak have to do with age?
Sameer Nair, CEO, Applause Entertainment, said, “JAB KHULI KITAAB has an endearing, exciting idea at its core, which completely sets it apart from other romances. This film disrupts the usual tropes and reflects how love at any age can turn into a messy and inflammable affair. The script is sharp, observant and hilarious in equal measure, complemented by our wonderful ensemble of actors, led by the remarkable Pankaj Kapur and Dimple Kapadia. We are delighted to be collaborating with Saurabh Shukla and Shoe Strap Films for this truly special film.”
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Writer-Director-Producer Saurabh Shukla says, “JAB KHULI KITAAB is very close to my heart and I’m thrilled to have stalwarts like Pankaj Kapur and Dimple Kapadia as my leads. We all say that one should be transparent and clean in any relationship but how many of us are open to face the truth in our own relationships? The film is a romcom with a couple in their 70s. You see them doing what any teenager will do in their relationships. The film is a joyride where you laugh, fall in love and cry with this unique couple. I’m thankful to Sameer Nair for supporting me and making this happen.”
Naren Kumar, producer, Shoe Strap films stated “This is a one of its kind film which deals with the love-hate relationship of a husband and wife. It’s very quirky, funny and emotional. The real star of the film is it’s script and these veteran actors added more magic to it. I think it will relate to masses and classes alike. We are really excited to collaborate with Applause Entertainment for our maiden film production under Shoe Strap Films and we feel it is our first step towards making many more movies together.”
Set in the majestic alpine regions of Uttarakhand, the film has recently wrapped its start-to-finish schedule in Ranikhet.
About Applause Entertainment
Applause Entertainment is a leading Content & IP Creation Studio with a focus on premium drama series, movies, documentaries and animation content. A venture of the Aditya Birla Group, led by media veteran Sameer Nair, the studio has produced and released popular series across genres and languages which includes shows like Criminal Justice, Scam 1992, Hostages that have gone on to set new benchmarks. Currently in production is a robust slate of Theatrical and Direct-To-Streaming movies including the untitled multi-starrer romance featuring Vidya Balan, Pratik Gandhi, Ileana D’Cruz and Sendhil Ramamurthy, Sharmajee Ki Beti, Iftikhar and more. Applause’s first feature, The Rapist, directed by Aparna Sen, recently won the prestigious Kim Jiseok Award at the Busan International Film Festival, 2021. Applause has partnered with leading platforms like Netflix, Disney+Hotstar, Amazon Prime Video, Sony LIV and MX Player for its creative output.
About Shoe Strap Films
Shoe Strap Films LLP is founded by acclaimed Bollywood actor, writer & director Saurabh Shukla and Naren Kumar, a film producer who has been associated with successful films like Jolly LLB Series, Madam Chief Minister, Phas Gaye Re Obama & Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety to name a few. Our vision is to push boundaries beyond imagination and tell stories which have not been explored before. With our vast experience of more than two decades in Bollywood, we want to collaborate with new age creative talent and nurture them to craft / create / produce content in different forms to explore the emerging space of entertainment industry.
