Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Bhumi Pednekar's upcoming film "Afwaah" is set to release in theatres on May 5, according to an announcement made by the film's production company Benaras Mediaworks. The film is directed by Sudhir Mishra and produced by Anubhav Sinha, and is being touted as a quirky thriller that explores the impact of a rumor on someone's life.
The film's unusual pairing of actors Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Bhumi Pednekar has generated a lot of buzz, and fans are eagerly anticipating their on-screen chemistry. This is the second time that Siddiqui has worked with Mishra, following their successful collaboration on the Netflix film "Serious Men."
In addition to Siddiqui and Pednekar, "Afwaah" also stars Sharib Hashmi, Sumit Kaul, Sumeet Vyas, Rockey Raina and TJ Bhanu in pivotal roles. Producer Anubhav Sinha has described the film as an important project that showcases the power of content-driven cinema.
Director Sudhir Mishra, who has been active on OTT platforms recently, serving as a showrunner on the series "Jehanabad—Of Love & War" and directing shows like "Hostages" and "Tanaav," is excited to bring "Afwaah" to the big screen.