Streaming platform Netflix is set to release its new anthology series titled ‘Ankahi Kahaniya’ on September 17.
Chronicling ‘three unheard and untold tales of love’, the anthology is directed by filmmakers Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari, Abhishek Chaubey, and Saket Chaudhary.
Producer Ronnie Screwvala’s banner RSVP Movies has produced the anthology.
‘Ankahi Kahaniya’stars an ensemble cast of Abhishek Banerjee, Zoya Hussain, Kunal Kapoor, Nikhil Dwivedi, Palomi, Rinku Rajguru, and Delzad Hiwale.
According to PTI, Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari’s short film will blur ‘the lines between reality and fantasy’, stars Abhishek with a story credited to Piyush Gupta, Shreyas Jain, and Nitesh Tiwari.
Ashwiny said, “With every story, I want to challenge myself as a storyteller and create varied emotional connections between the viewers and the characters that will last in their minds for a while.”
Based on the Kannada story ‘Madhyantar’ by Jayant Kaikini, Chaubey’s segment features ‘Sairat’ star Rajguru and Hiwale.
The director, known for acclaimed films like ‘Sonchiriya’, ‘Udta Punjab’ and ‘Dedh Ishqiya’, said his film is set in the 1980s Mumbai and explores young love in the world of single-screen theatres.
Chaudhary’s short film features Kapoor, Hussain, Dwivedi, and Palomi.
The story is penned by Zeenat Lakhani and Chaudhary, known for directing the 2017 Irrfan Khan- starrer ‘Hindi Medium’.
Chaudhary said, “Love stories have always been one of my favorite genres. It is a pleasure to be a part of ‘Ankahi Kahaniya’s’ thriving story theme. It was great working alongside a talented set of directors and collaborating with Netflix for this anthology.”
Pratiksha Rao, Director of Films and Licensing at Netflix India, said the team is thrilled to announce ‘Ankahi Kahaniyan’.
The anthology is produced by Ronnie Screwvala and Ashi Dua Sara.