What’s Next for Imtiaz Ali? Abhishek Banerjee, Aparshakti Khurana & Varun Sharma Star in His New Film!

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- Imtiaz Ali announces a new film titled "Side Heroes".
- Star cast includes Abhishek Banerjee, Aparshakti Khurana, Varun Sharma.
- The film focuses on friendship and nostalgia.
- Directed by Ssanjay Tripaathy.
- Production involves Lyca Productions and Mahaveer Jain Films.
Mumbai, Aug 2 (NationPress) Celebrated director Imtiaz Ali has unveiled his latest film project just in time for Friendship Day. The visionary behind 'Rockstar' will collaborate with Abhishek Banerjee, Aparshakti Khurana, and Varun Sharma in an upcoming drama entitled "Side Heroes".
This untitled venture marks the first time these three actors will share the screen. Co-produced by Ali and Mahaveer Jain Films, "Side Heroes" is described as a heartwarming and comedic tribute to friendship, nostalgia, and the joy of rediscovery.
The film aims to tell an emotional yet humorous story of three childhood friends who reunite after years apart. Throughout this gathering, they rediscover the essence of happiness while delving into themes of dreams, love, memories, and life.
Directed by Ssanjay Tripaathy, the screenplay for "Side Heroes" has been co-written by Siddarth Sen and Pankaj Matta.
Expressing their enthusiasm for the film, MJF Producers Mahaveer Jain and Mrighdeep Singh Lamba stated, “Stories conveyed from the heart resonate deeply with us. "Side Heroes" is a narrative that we immediately connected with, depicting the journey of three friends reflecting on their lives during a reunion, filtered through humor and emotion.”
“This is precisely the type of film that energizes us. We eagerly anticipate embarking on this journey with such a talented cast and crew,” they added.
Produced by Imtiaz Ali, Mahaveer Jain, Mrighdeep Singh Lamba, and Reeyan Shah, the film is being presented by Lyca Productions and Mahaveer Jain Films in collaboration with Window Seat Films.
"Side Heroes" is set to commence filming soon.
In addition to this, Ali recently announced another project featuring Diljit Dosanjh, Naseeruddin Shah, Vedang Raina, and Sharvari in leading roles.
This yet-to-be-titled drama is expected to start production by August this year and aims for a theatrical release on Baisakhi 2026.