Mumbai, July 5: Actress Huma Qureshi is set to lead the upcoming police procedural drama 'Bayaan', which will commence filming this month in Rajasthan. Directed by Bikas Mishra, the film unfolds against the backdrop of Rajasthan and centers around Roohi, a novice female detective. Tasked with investigating her first major case in a small town, Roohi faces daunting challenges as her adversary's influence permeates deeply within the system.
Joining Huma Qureshi in the cast are Chandrachur Singh, Sachin Khedekar, Avijit Dutt, Shampa Mandal, Priti Shukla, Vibhor Mayank, and Aditi Kanchan Singh. Reflecting on the project, Huma expressed enthusiasm, praising the dedication of director-producer duo Bikas and Shiladitya. She highlighted the exceptional script and the team's unwavering commitment to filmmaking, describing the experience as infectious and exciting.
'Bayaan' received support from the International Film Festival Rotterdam’s Hubert Bals Fund and was developed at the Los Angeles Residency under the Global Media Makers program by Film Independent. Bikas Mishra, during the residency, received mentorship from Craig Mazin and valuable insights on the script from writer Jeff Stockwell and story editor Ruth Atkinson.
