&nbsp;After making waves with the announcement of a multi-platform content alliance between Abundantia Entertainment of India and Crypt TV of the USA, the two companies announced their first production together 'Chhori' the Hindi remake of the hit-Marathi horror film, 'Lapachhapi'&nbsp;translated as ‘Hide and Seek’.

Talented and youth-favourite star Nushrat Bharucha with films like the 'Pyaar Ka Punchama'&nbsp;series, 'Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety' and 'Dream Girl'&nbsp;to her credit has been brought on-board to play the lead role in the film and Vishal Furia, who directed the original, helms the Hindi remake as well.

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'Lapachhapi'&nbsp;(2017) caught people’s attention with its genre-breaking take on horror as it told the story of age-old societal beliefs and practices that give rise to tales of pure terror.

The film’s unique blend of scary and social drama made it a thrilling as well as an emotional ride. Apart from his successful outing with the film, Vishal Furia also has to his credit, another horror film, Bali (Marathi), starring Swapnil Joshi and successful streaming shows like Criminal Justice and Bombers.

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Abundantia Entertainment, producer of successful and impactful content across screens like Airlift, Baby, Toilet-Ek Prem Katha, Shakuntala Devi (under production), Durgavati (under production), Sherni (under production) and the Amazon Original Series Breathe - is currently developing the film under its horror content vertical ‘Psych’ along with Crypt, the producer of various award-winning films and series’ like The Birch, The Look-See and Sunny Family Cult.&nbsp;

The work on the script is currently underway and Vishal Kapoor, who also wrote the original, is writing Chhori.

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A thrilled Nushrat Bharucha says, “I am extremely excited to be a part of 'Chhori'. This genre excites me and the fact that the story is anchored in practices of our society makes it relatable and impactful. I have wanted to work with Vishal Furia and I am so glad we've finally collaborated on Chhori, which is so close to his heart. Abundantia Entertainment and Vikram Malhotra have always backed high-quality, progressive stories and are known to make films with strong female voices – and as an actor, I couldn’t ask for more.

While talking further she added ''Our collaboration with an international creator like Crypt TV and its CEO Jack Davis, whose expertise in this genre is unparalleled, makes this even more thrilling. I have enjoyed some of their content thoroughly and in my very first meeting with Jack, we connected instantly on how we envisaged this genre and film. I am looking forward to beginning my experience with each one of them.”

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Producer Vikram Malhotra outlines his vision for Chhori, “Abundantia Entertainment has always believed in supporting progressive and insightful stories. I am delighted that we are extending our content philosophy further with the Hindi remake of Lapachhapi in partnership with Crypt TV and Jack Davis. I am confident that our collaboration on this film will allow us to create some irresistibly scary content under our latest vertical ‘Psych’. I am also delighted to collaborate with the immensely talented Nushrat.

''I have seen her grow as an artist and her dedication to her craft is amazing. Nushrat’s appeal with the youth will help drive the film with the fans of the genre. I am especially delighted to work with a brilliant, young filmmaker like Vishal, who has woven an evocative narrative that cuts across themes and has a universal appeal, he added.&nbsp;

Jack Davis adds, Co-Founder and CEO Crypt TV, adds, ''I am ecstatic to partner with Abundantia and Vikram on this film. When I first saw it in Mumbai with Vikram, I was blown away and instantly knew it could lead the way in elevating the horror genre in India. Abundantia and Crypt share a passion for using genre as a way to tell culture-changing stories and I found the perfect mix of that and meaningful social issues in Lapachhapi.

''Working with an exceptional filmmaker like Vishal Furia is a privilege and key to telling such an important story in the horror genre. And to have Nushrat Bharucha playing the lead in the film is a true thrill. She is a world-class actor who has such a strong connection with the youth in India and she will be essential to elevating this story and creating a social conversation around the film in India and the world'', he added.

Director Vishal Furia says, ''When I first heard that Vikram Malhotra and Abundantia Entertainment were considering a remake of my film, I was thrilled simply because I believe there is a lot more I want to say with this story. Getting a chance to revisit the film has been an amazing experience. I want to take the remake a few steps further and make a much more impactful, scary and thrilling film more so because I am grateful for all the love I still receive for 'Lapachhapi'. 
 
Partnering with Vikram and his team along with Jack Davis has been a wonderful process and I am confident that all of us can take this film to even bigger heights. Nushrat is a very strong and promising actor who I believe is well equipped to essay a strong role all by herself. I have wanted to collaborate with her for a while now and I am glad that we finally have a film together'', the director added.&nbsp;

After making waves with the announcement of a multi-platform content alliance between Abundantia Entertainment of India and Crypt TV of the USA, the two companies announced their first production together 'Chhori' the Hindi remake of the hit-Marathi horror film, 'Lapachhapi' translated as ‘Hide and Seek’.

After making waves with the announcement of a multi-platform content alliance between Abundantia Entertainment of India and Crypt TV of the USA, the two companies announced their first production together 'Chhori' the Hindi remake of the hit-Marathi horror film, 'Lapachhapi' translated as ‘Hide and Seek’. Talented and youth-favourite star Nushrat Bharucha with films like the 'Pyaar Ka Punchama' series, 'Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety' and 'Dream Girl' to her credit has been brought on-board to play the lead role in the film and Vishal Furia, who directed the original, helms the Hindi remake as well. Also read: Sonu Sood does it again: After helping migrants, he airlifts 177 girls stuck in Kerala 'Lapachhapi' (2017) caught people’s attention with its genre-breaking take on horror as it told the story of age-old societal beliefs and practices that give rise to tales of pure terror. The film’s unique blend of scary and social drama made it a thrilling as well as an emotional ride. Apart from his successful outing with the film, Vishal Furia also has to his credit, another horror film, Bali (Marathi), starring Swapnil Joshi and successful streaming shows like Criminal Justice and Bombers. Also read: Akshay Kumar's 'Laxxmi Bomb' sold to this streaming platform for a whopping amount: Report Abundantia Entertainment, producer of successful and impactful content across screens like Airlift, Baby, Toilet-Ek Prem Katha, Shakuntala Devi (under production), Durgavati (under production), Sherni (under production) and the Amazon Original Series Breathe - is currently developing the film under its horror content vertical ‘Psych’ along with Crypt, the producer of various award-winning films and series’ like The Birch, The Look-See and Sunny Family Cult. The work on the script is currently underway and Vishal Kapoor, who also wrote the original, is writing Chhori. Also read: Prabhas starrer 'Baahubali 2' in dubbed version is a hit on Russian TV A thrilled Nushrat Bharucha says, “I am extremely excited to be a part of 'Chhori'. This genre excites me and the fact that the story is anchored in practices of our society makes it relatable and impactful. I have wanted to work with Vishal Furia and I am so glad we've finally collaborated on Chhori, which is so close to his heart. Abundantia Entertainment and Vikram Malhotra have always backed high-quality, progressive stories and are known to make films with strong female voices – and as an actor, I couldn’t ask for more. While talking further she added ''Our collaboration with an international creator like Crypt TV and its CEO Jack Davis, whose expertise in this genre is unparalleled, makes this even more thrilling. I have enjoyed some of their content thoroughly and in my very first meeting with Jack, we connected instantly on how we envisaged this genre and film. I am looking forward to beginning my experience with each one of them.” In pics: Didn't watch it the first time? These blockbuster films are rereleasing in theatres Producer Vikram Malhotra outlines his vision for Chhori, “Abundantia Entertainment has always believed in supporting progressive and insightful stories. I am delighted that we are extending our content philosophy further with the Hindi remake of Lapachhapi in partnership with Crypt TV and Jack Davis. I am confident that our collaboration on this film will allow us to create some irresistibly scary content under our latest vertical ‘Psych’. I am also delighted to collaborate with the immensely talented Nushrat. ''I have seen her grow as an artist and her dedication to her craft is amazing. Nushrat’s appeal with the youth will help drive the film with the fans of the genre. I am especially delighted to work with a brilliant, young filmmaker like Vishal, who has woven an evocative narrative that cuts across themes and has a universal appeal, he added. Jack Davis adds, Co-Founder and CEO Crypt TV, adds, ''I am ecstatic to partner with Abundantia and Vikram on this film. When I first saw it in Mumbai with Vikram, I was blown away and instantly knew it could lead the way in elevating the horror genre in India. Abundantia and Crypt share a passion for using genre as a way to tell culture-changing stories and I found the perfect mix of that and meaningful social issues in Lapachhapi. ''Working with an exceptional filmmaker like Vishal Furia is a privilege and key to telling such an important story in the horror genre. And to have Nushrat Bharucha playing the lead in the film is a true thrill. She is a world-class actor who has such a strong connection with the youth in India and she will be essential to elevating this story and creating a social conversation around the film in India and the world'', he added. Director Vishal Furia says, ''When I first heard that Vikram Malhotra and Abundantia Entertainment were considering a remake of my film, I was thrilled simply because I believe there is a lot more I want to say with this story. Getting a chance to revisit the film has been an amazing experience. I want to take the remake a few steps further and make a much more impactful, scary and thrilling film more so because I am grateful for all the love I still receive for 'Lapachhapi'. Partnering with Vikram and his team along with Jack Davis has been a wonderful process and I am confident that all of us can take this film to even bigger heights. Nushrat is a very strong and promising actor who I believe is well equipped to essay a strong role all by herself. I have wanted to collaborate with her for a while now and I am glad that we finally have a film together'', the director added.

Nushrat Bharucha to play the lead on Abundantia and Crypt TV's first film together 'Chhori'

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Nushrat Bharucha to play the lead on Abundantia and Crypt TV's first film together 'Chhori'