Nawazuddin Siddiqui will lead Kabootar, a debut feature set in Old Delhi about a street detective who reads letters to a Djinn. Shooting is due to start in Delhi in early 2027.
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01Summary
- 01Nawazuddin Siddiqui is attached to star in Kabootar, the debut feature from writer-director Ishan Sharma.
- 02The film is a co-production between MDC Filmworks in India, Haiku Films in France and Rein Film in Norway.
- 03Principal photography is scheduled to begin in Delhi in early 2027.
- 04Kabootar follows Mehboob, a street detective in Old Delhi, and also features a Japanese tourist named Naoko and a child called Ruby.
- 05The project has been selected for market showcases including Tasveer Film Market in Seattle, Film Bazaar in Goa and the European Film Market in Berlin.
02Why it matters
The project pairs a major Indian actor with a first-time feature director and an international co-production team. Its festival and market presence suggests an effort to reach audiences beyond India.
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