Manoj Bajpayee starrer Zoram to be screened at Durban International Film Festival

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Mumbai: Manoj Bajpayee starrer ‘Zoram’ will be screened at the upcoming Durban International Film Festival to be held from July 20 to 30. The film is directed by Devashish Makhija and marks his third collaboration with Manoj Bajpayee. Reacting to the news of the film going to film festivals, Manoj said, ‘Zoram’ is a very special film and I am overwhelmed with the love the film is receiving globally. Devashish has done a commendable job and no one could have supported this project better than Zee Studios. I am glad that the film is now going to the Durban International Film Festival.

The film is a hard-hitting psychological thriller, with Manoj on the run to protect his daughter. The film stars Mohd. Zeeshan Ayyub, Smita Tambe, Megha Mathur, Tannishtha Chatterjee and Rajshree Deshpande in lead roles.

Devashish Makhija said: ‘Zoram’ is an emotionally riveting survival thriller story about a tribal man being chased by powerful forces who want him killed. He has to keep on running to keep his newborn daughter alive.

The film also tackles issues such as social inequalities, injustice to tribal communities and deforestation.

The film is produced by Zee Studios in association with Makhijafilms. The film has also been a part of the FBR section of the viewing room at NFDC’s Film Bazaar.

–IANS

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