Delhi Djinn Drama: India Film Eyes France, Norway

The Indian debut feature film 'Kabootar,' directed by Ishan Sharma, is set for international co-production with French and Norwegian companies. Haiku Films of Paris and Rein Film of Oslo have joined India's MDC Filmworks to produce the project.

Set against the backdrop of Old Delhi's historic ruins, 'Kabootar' unfolds as a detective drama. The narrative centers on individuals who seek solutions by penning letters to a Djinn, with a street detective discreetly reviewing these correspondences to identify potential clients.

Award-winning short filmmaker Ishan Sharma aims to explore Delhi's forgotten histories through the film. He stated, "This is not a film about faith. It is about what remains when institutions fail, about belief as an act of survival, and memory as a form of resistance."

The project has attracted notable talent, including cinematographer Udit Khurana and casting director Dilip Shankar. 'Kabootar' was developed through a prestigious workshop and has been selected for several international film markets.