Actress Divya Dutta is set to star alongside Jimmy Shergill in the upcoming psychological relationship drama 'Tum Rahe Na Tum', with the actress describing the project as a 'very human, uncomfortable and layered story' that drew her in for its emotional complexity. The film is directed by Prem Prakash Modi and is adapted from Swedish playwright August Strindberg's landmark play 'The Father'.

What the Film Is About

Transposing the emotional and psychological core of Strindberg's classic into an intimate Indian family setting, 'Tum Rahe Na Tum' examines themes of love, control, insecurity, parental expectations, toxic masculinity, and ego — and how these forces can gradually erode relationships. The story is produced by Vinni Chawla and Sonu Katyal under their banner Fanatically Filmi Pvt. Ltd.

What Drew the Cast to the Project

'What attracted me to the film was that nobody in this family is completely innocent or completely guilty. It is a very human, uncomfortable and layered story, and that complexity is what made the film particularly compelling for me,' Divya Dutta said.

Jimmy Shergill echoed a similar sentiment. 'Tum Rahe Na Tum immediately drew me in because of how deeply human and emotionally complex it is. It is the kind of story that makes you question what you see, what you believe and how people can experience the same relationship very differently,' he said.

The Director's Vision

Director Prem Prakash Modi said the narrative is rooted in an Indian family context but carries emotions that resonate universally. 'I wanted to look at what happens when love, expectations, insecurity, ego and ideas of masculinity begin to affect the way people see each other. The film is rooted in a very Indian family setting, but the emotions are universal,' he said.

On his casting choices, Modi noted that both lead actors bring contrasting yet complementary qualities. 'Jimmy Shergill has a rare ability to make a complex character feel deeply real which made him perfect for the role. Divya Dutta, on the other hand, brings an incredible ability to portray strength, vulnerability and complexity at the same time,' he said, adding that the combination would deliver 'the kind of layered, lived-in relationship that the film demands.'

Supporting Cast and Background

The film also features Harsh Chhaya, Zarina Wahab, and Rajesh Jais in significant supporting roles. Notably, both Shergill and Dutta are reportedly stepping into emotional territory that audiences have not seen from either actor before — a deliberate creative choice by the director to push familiar faces into unfamiliar spaces.

With its literary pedigree and a cast known for nuanced performances, 'Tum Rahe Na Tum' arrives as one of the more anticipated character-driven Hindi films in the pipeline. A release date is yet to be announced.