Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu stated upcoming Hindi movie Bhediya showcases the “scenic beauty and cultural grandeur” of the state.
The horror comedy, starring Varun Dhawan within the titular function, was shot solely within the cities of Ziro, Sagalee, Pakke Kessang in Arunachal Pradesh.
Directed by Amar Kaushik and produced by Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock Films, Bhediya is slated to be launched on November 25.
In a sequence of tweets posted Tuesday night, Khandu expressed his gratitude in the direction of the makers for selecting the Northeastern state to movie the venture.
Comedy horror movie #Bhediya, a Bollywood film shot solely in #ArunachalPradesh – is ready to launch on Nov 25. The film showcases the scenic magnificence and cultural grandeur of our state. 1/3 @Varun_dvn @kritisanon @Deepakyahanhai @nowitsabhi @amarkaushik@MaddockFilms pic.twitter.com/FcsqG4WlW4
— Pema Khandu པདྨ་མཁའ་འགྲོ་། (@PemaKhanduBJP) November 1, 2022
“Comedy horror film #Bhediya, a Bollywood movie shot entirely in #ArunachalPradesh – is set to release on Nov 25. The movie showcases the scenic beauty and cultural grandeur of our state,” the chief minister wrote within the publish.
“Filmed in picturesque regions of Ziro, Sagalee, Pakke Kessang, I’m sure Arunachal is going to be a favourite film shooting destination. I profusely thank Producer Shri Dinesh Vijan ji and Director Amar Kaushik ji for choosing our beautiful state for shooting the movie,” he added.
Bhediya additionally stars Kriti Sanon, Abhishek Banerjee, Deepak Dobriyal and Paalin Kabak, an Arunachal Pradesh native.
According to Khandu, “over 70 per cent” of the expertise on the movie hails from the state.
“They’ve given a rare opportunity to local talents including musicians and technicians. Over 70 pc of artistes in #Bhediya are from the state including a lead character – Jomin. The film will give a new identity to the people of #NorthEast. I wish #Bhediya a grand success,” the CM additional stated.
Varun Dhawan stated taking pictures within the Northeast area was the “most beautiful experience”. “The people took great care of us,” the lead actor stated in a reply to Khandu’s tweet.
Amar Kaushik, additionally identified for Stree, thanked the chief minister for his love and help. “We had a beautiful time shooting in the state and really hope we have been able to present the picturesque Arunachal as prettily as it is. We also hope you enjoy the film too!” the director tweeted.
Bhediya follows Bhaskar (Dhawan), who transforms right into a werewolf on each full moon evening after he’s bitten by a legendary wolf. The movie is the third providing in Dinesh Vijan’s horror-comedy universe after Stree (2018) and Roohi (2020).
