Anshuman Jha, the talented actor, takes on a new role as a director with the highly talked-about black comedy thriller titled “Lord Curzon Ki Haveli” (Lord Curzon’s Manor). The film features a stellar cast, including Arjun Mathur, Rasika Dugal, Paresh Pahuja, Zoha Rahman, and Tanmay Dhaninia. Fans can look forward to the world premiere of this captivating film at the prestigious IFFM 2023 in Australia, where it will be showcased as the ‘Centrepiece Spotlight Film’ as part of the Official Selection – Out Of Competition.
Written by the award-winning Bikas Mishra, “Lord Curzon Ki Haveli” delves into the lives of the Asian diaspora in the UK and boasts the distinction of being the first mainstream Indian feature film to be shot on a single lens. Filmed in the UK last year, the movie promises a unique and contemporary cinema experience for audiences worldwide. Paolo Bertolin, a member of the Selection Committee at the Venice International Film Festival, commends the film as a captivating work that muses over identity and gender within the framework of an entertaining mystery.
For Anshuman Jha, inspired by multi-faceted international artists like Bradley Cooper and Ben Affleck, this debut marks a significant milestone as he joins the league of illustrious actor-filmmakers in India, such as Kangana Ranaut and Farhan Akhtar.
Rasika Dugal, who plays a pivotal role in the film, expresses her delight at the premiere at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne, which always attracts a discerning audience with an appetite for fun. She shares her joy of collaborating with co-actors who helped her embody her character Ira in a special way—a woman who navigates and negotiates patriarchy with an undeniable spirit and a sense of mischief. Rasika hopes that the film will resonate with the audience, bringing them into the world of “Lord Curzon Ki Haveli.”
Produced by Golden Ratio Films and First Ray Films, “Lord Curzon Ki Haveli” is gearing up for its UK Premiere, American Premiere, and Indian Premiere, followed by a worldwide release in the coming winter. Get ready to embark on this cinematic journey filled with mystery, humor, and thought-provoking themes, only at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2023.
