Abhay Deol.
Debut director Faraz Arif Ansari’s first feature film ‘Bun Tikki’ is going to go global. The film starring Shabana Azmi, Zeenat Aman and Abhay Deol will have its world premiere in California on January 5. The film will be screened at the 36th Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF). For those who don’t know, let us tell you that this film is going to be the second film of fashion designer turned producer Manish Malhotra. Before this he had made ‘Saali Mohabbat’.
What do the makers say?
The global premiere of Ban Tikki at the 36th Palm Springs International Film Festival has turned out to be a big occasion for the film team. Producer Jyoti Deshpande said, ‘Supporting Ban Tikki is not only an endorsement of its artistic merit, but a celebration of the courage required to share challenging and inspiring stories. Manish and Faraz have made this film with all their heart and I am sure it will win the hearts of people all over the world.
What is the story of Ban Tikki?
‘Bun Tikki’ is the story of seven-year-old Sanu, who struggles for self-discovery, while her father Siddhant deals with grief and social pressures while trying to understand his child as a single parent. According to the filmmaker, ‘Bun Tikki’ is my love letter to the world – to every child, every parent and every person who believes in the transformative power of love, empathy and kindness.
Cast of ‘Bun Tikki’
Based on a father-son relationship, this film stars two of the most famous veteran actresses of their time. National Award winning actress Shabana Azmi is working with her old co-star Zeenat Aman in Ban Tikki. He last worked in the 1974 film ‘Ishq Ishq Ishq’ and the 1982 film ‘Ashanti’. Apart from this, Abhay Deol is playing the lead role in the film. He was last seen in the 2023 film ‘Trial by Fire’. Nushrat Bharucha and Rohan Singh will also play important roles in the film.
