Pankaj Tripathi & Aditi Rao Hydari Unite for Digital Rom-Com

Pankaj Tripathi and Aditi Rao Hydari will share the screen for the first time in the upcoming romantic comedy, 'Parivarik ManuRanjan'. This film, described as a "shuddh paarivarik romance-comedy," is set to premiere directly on the streaming platform Sony LIV.

The movie centers on the relationship between Manu and Ranjan, aiming to bring romance and humor into the context of family dynamics. Both actors have shared their enthusiasm for the project. Aditi Rao Hydari praised the script's simplicity, humor, and warmth, seeing it as a learning opportunity with Tripathi.

Pankaj Tripathi found the script charmingly simple yet funny, appreciating its warmth and looking forward to working with Hydari. The film is directed by Varun V. Sharma, with Brijendra Kala, Ali Abbas Zafar, and Sharma contributing to the story and screenplay. Kala also penned the dialogues. The project is produced by Vinod Bhanushali, Kamlesh Bhanushali, Himanshu Kishan Mehta, and Alicia Zafar, with Ali Abbas Zafar serving as creative producer.

Separately, Pankaj Tripathi is also preparing for his hosting debut at the IIFA Digital Awards, part of the 27th edition of the IIFA Weekend & Awards, scheduled for January 22 and 23, 2027, at the Etihad Arena on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.