Sajid Ali says, “We knew right from the start that we needed fresh faces – people who could completely disappear into the characters without the baggage of stardom. But even then, we didn’t expect the process to take so long. We auditioned close to a thousand actors over a span of years. It was exhaustive, but we weren’t willing to settle. We were looking for a certain rawness, a certain honesty.”

Speaking about Avinash Tiwary, he adds, “Avinash had this quiet intensity. When he performed, you could feel something bubbling just beneath the surface – he had the emotional range and physicality we needed for someone who would eventually become “Majnu”. His transformation felt real, not performed.”

“Triptii, on the other hand, brought spontaneity, freshness, and a sharp emotional intelligence. She didn’t over-rehearse, and that’s what made her performance so alive. Often her first take would be the one we kept. She understood Laila’s contradictions – her impulsiveness, her rebellion, her vulnerability – with incredible instinct,” he adds.

“Together, they created something beautiful and tragic. Their chemistry was born not from trying to be romantic, but from surrendering to the characters’ inner chaos,” he concludes.

In 2024, Laila Majnu witnessed a grand re-release on popular demand from the audience. The heartfelt storyline, impactful performances and spot-on direction pulled the crowd to the theatres, and got the film its much-deserved due. Packed with love, madness, heart and tragedy, Laila Majnu made audiences feel that all-consuming love may not be easy at all, but it’s absolutely worth it!

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In August 2024, due to popular demand, Laila Majnu was re-released in Indian theatres. Remarkably, it has now commenced 25 weeks in cinemas, today. Currently, a theatre in Delhi continues to screen the film daily, consistently attracting a strong audience.

In an era dominated by short theatrical runs and quick OTT releases, this film has defied the odds, becoming a gem that refuses to fade away. Laila Majnu stands out as one of the rare films to achieve such a feat, underscoring its timeless appeal and the profound connection it has established with viewers.

The success of Laila Majnu shows its emotional depth and powerful story, cementing its place as a modern classic in Indian cinema.

Laila Majnu is produced by #BalajiMotionPictures, #EktaaRKapoor, #ShobhaKapoor, and #PreetyAli and presented by #ImtiazAli.

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As the film made its entry on ZEE 5, director Sajid Ali was seen expressing his delight saying, “‘Woh Bhi Din The’ is a very special film. I am extremely overwhelmed to see the amazing response of the audience. With its release on ZEE 5, it will be available to a larger audience. It’s good to see the film is reaching its genuine audience and it will surely entertain the audience further.”

‘Woh Bhi Din The’ is yet another story from the house of Shoojit Sircar. The film is directed by Sajid Ali and stars Rohit Saraf, Adarsh Gaurav, and Sanjana Sanghi in the lead. The film is now streaming on ZEE 5.

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