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Bollywood Magic Comes to Paramount Animation
5 Aug
Summary
- Paramount Animation develops original musical film 'Diya'.
- Nitya Mehra directs, with a script by Hasrajani and Goldman.
- Story follows an Indian American teen in a Bollywood musical world.
Paramount Animation is bringing the spirit of Bollywood to life with a new original animated feature titled 'Diya.' Acclaimed director Nitya Mehra is attached to helm the project, while Jaydeep Hasrajani and Jake Goldman are penning the script.
The film's narrative follows an Indian American teenager residing in New Jersey. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she is transported into the fantastical realm of a Bollywood musical. This imaginative story is being brought to the screen with a team of talented producers, including Jonathan Goldstein, John Francis Daley, and Kunal Nayyar.
Reel FX Animation Studios originated the project, and they are set to produce 'Diya.' The development marks a busy period for Paramount Animation, under the leadership of president Jennifer Dodge. The studio also has other notable projects in development, including a Christmas feature by Robert Rodriguez and an animated adaptation of the CBS series 'Survivor.'
