‘Beyond The Clouds’ Iranian filmmaker Majid Majidi arrives in Mumbai to finalise new drama ‘Elephant Man’, an Indo-Iranian project – Firstpost

Iranian filmmaker Majid Majidi, acclaimed for cinematic gems like Children of Heaven and Baran, has arrived in Mumbai to finalise an upcoming drama project with Shabbir Boxwala, Ajay Shah & Himanshu Gandhi of Kaash Entertainment Pvt. Ltd., the banner. & Producer behind the blockbuster hit Shershaah.

The emotionally rich drama will be a powerful Indo-Iranian collaboration, co-produced by Aakash & Vega Garg of True Aura Films. The project aims to blend Majidi’s globally celebrated humanist storytelling with the heart and soul of Indian cinema.

Pre-production meetings are in full swing, with key discussions underway to finalise the script, casting, and schedule. The project is expected to go on floors later this year.

This landmark collaboration marks a cultural and creative synergy that has already generated buzz in both Indian and international film circles. An official announcement is expected shortly.

Majid Majidi’s Beyond The Clouds starred Ishaan Khatter and Malvika Mohanan.

Talking about this film, Ishaan Khatter was quoted saying during the release of the film, “I would like to challenge the thought that newcomers should start their career with a mainstream film. Sometimes that’s all one has as an opportunity. So I don’t want to be sitting here and telling that I made this choice and did something incredible by going against the grain. That is not true. This is the film that came to me and it chose me.

He added, “I wasn’t in a position where I could choose a Majid Majidi film and I am elated to be part of it in any capacity. I had an opportunity to audition for the lead part and he was happy with it and said to lock it. Soon after, I completely surrendered to him.”