Watch 'Laila Majnu' trailer: Ekta Kapoor's modern take on romance set in Kashmir valley
Laila Majnu
The film is slated to release on September 7, 2018.
Imtiaz Ali and Ekta Kapoor’s collaboration looks set to hit the theatres as the first trailer of their film Laila Majnu came out today. Set in Kashmir, the story is a modern take on the popular love story that has always piqued the curiosity of romance lovers across the world.
Written and directed by Imtiaz’s brother, Sajid Ali, the project is a modern retelling of the legendary love story.
The trailer starts with the lead actor talking about how love is nothing without some madness in it. The story begins with the usual plot of the girl being ‘a flirt’ and the boy ‘a rich, spoilt brat’ that end up falling in love. Things start to go awry after that.
The film promises to be big on cinematography, also because it's set in the scenic landscape of the beautiful valley.
The makers had earlier released teasers of the film and the first look that was attached by to Veere Di Wedding film in theatres.
Laila Majnu stars Tripti Dimri, Mir Sarwar and Avinash Tiwary in pivotal roles.
In an interview with a leading daily, Imtiaz on the film said, "I always knew that Laila Majnu is the only title that this film could go by. The star, the plot of the film is Laila Majnu. We have known the legendary lovers for years and years before any one of our names were known."
Laila Majnu is slated to release on September 7.
Watch the trailer here: