Special screening of Jugnuma: Saeed Akhtar Mirza, Rima Das, Vikramaditya Motwane, Sudhir Mishra and more turn up to support the Manoj Bajpayee starrer
Some of the most respected names in Indian cinema came together this weekend for a special screening of Jugnuma, the upcoming film starring Manoj Bajpayee. Hosted by Academy Award winner Guneet Monga Kapoor and filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, the event brought together 15 acclaimed directors to celebrate the film’s unique storytelling and visual experience.
Jugnuma, a magical realism drama written and directed by Raam Reddy, is set to release in cinemas on September 12, 2025, following an impressive run at international film festivals. Guneet and Anurag serve as Executive Producers for the project.
A Gathering of Filmmakers
The screening drew an impressive line-up of filmmakers, including veterans Saeed Akhtar Mirza and Sudhir Mishra, along with noted directors such as Vikramaditya Motwane, Abhishek Chaubey, Amar Kaushik, Vasan Bala, Advait Chandan, Ayappa KM, Nandita Das, Rima Das, Honey Trehan, Mozez Singh, Umesh Bist, Aditya Sarpotdar, Amit Joshi, and Shlok Sharma. The film’s impact was evident in the reactions that followed. Filmmakers shared heartfelt responses to the film’s themes, storytelling, and performances.
Filmmakers Praise Jugnuma
Director Rima Das shared her thoughts after the screening, saying, “I loved Jugnuma for its courage, its poetry, and its stunning use of magical realism. The performances stayed with me long after. It’s refreshing to see such films being supported and finding their way to audiences.” Vikramaditya Motwane described the film as “a gorgeous film with fantastic performances and a beautiful setting. Raam Reddy’s work always touches something deep, and Jugnuma left me wanting to fly.” Saeed Akhtar Mirza also praised the film, saying,
“It was a magnificent experience—cinematic, powerful, and poetic. What a film!”
Strong Industry Support
This marks the second time filmmakers have publicly come together in support of Jugnuma. Just last week, prominent directors including Vetri Maaran, Lijo Jose Pellissery, Raj B. Shetty, and Nag Ashwin helped launch the film’s official trailer, showing a growing wave of industry support.
About Jugnuma
Jugnuma features an ensemble cast led by Manoj Bajpayee, with Deepak Dobriyal, Priyanka Bose, Tillotama Shome, Hiral Sidhu, and Awan Pookot. The film is produced by Prspctvs Production, in collaboration with Maxmedia and Sikhya Entertainment. It is presented by Guneet Monga Kapoor and Anurag Kashyap, and will be distributed in India by Flip Films and Cinépolis.
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