Actors Neena Gupta and Jackie Shroff are working together for the first time for a short film, Khujli.
Terribly Tiny Talkies (TTT), a channel on YouTube, which brings together distinctive filmmakers, is producing the short film, which talks about secret desires and hidden fantasies that were not discussed in a 25-year-long marriage. It will be out on YouTube on Friday.
“Khujli is a light-hearted film. I loved the story and the way [director] Sonam Nair narrated it. I really enjoyed working with the team of TTT,” said Shroff.
Talking about the steamy scenes in the short film, Shroff said, “When your director holds a whip in her hands, it becomes easy for an actor to be kinky.”
Gupta, who has worked in critically acclaimed projects such as Woh Chokri, Gandhi, Gumrah, Saans and Ladies Special, has featured in a short film for the first time.
“Shooting for Khujli was as much fun as reading its script. When actors have enjoyed the process of doing the film so much, I am sure the audience would enjoy it too. It was a great experience,” said Gupta.
Sharanya Rajgopal, chief writer and creative producer at TTT, says Khujli is a different story.
“The monotony of a middle-aged couple’s life taking a risque turn is what drew us in. The entire process of making this film has been a riot. Think about it, it could happen to any couple around us behind closed doors,” said Rajgopal.
“Right from the early stages of exploring this premise to roping in Jackie Shroff and Neena Gupta to finally executing Sonam’s insane vision — this is one journey that we will remember for a very long time. This film is bold, funny and unique,” Rajgopal added.
