Filmmaker R Balki had unveiled the teaser of 'Chup' on Bollywood legend Guru Dutt's birth anniversary. Paying an ode to him, the teaser directly pointed to the criticism that the director received for his masterpiece 'Kaagaz Ke Phool'.
The recently released trailer of the thriller has gained a lot of appreciation from fans and the release of the psychological thriller has become the most awaited one.
R Balki's 'Chup: The Revenge of The Artist' becomes the first film in Hindi Cinema to be shot at the only JJ School of Arts. The academy is one bringing out exceptional talents of arts and the film that comes as an ode to the artist had to be shot at one of the most inspiring locations.
The director opened up on the shoot of the film at the exquisite location and his memorable experience with the same. "Chup relates to the life of an artist, and the School was a perfect location for us. It’s one of the most stunning architecture we have in Mumbai. We shot in Kipling’s bungalow inside the campus. It was an unforgettable experience with tremendous support from the faculty and the management there," expressed R Balki on his experience at the location.
R Balki's revered homage to all the artists came as one inspiring moment at the JJ School of Arts.
'Chup' is R Balki’s debut in the genre of blood and kills. A thriller of global significance, the movie is being conceptually touted as the first-of-its-kind in the world. His films have always piqued the interest of fans, critics and peers alike with his subject often making headlines. Breaking through the clutter, the disruptive filmmaker has made a lasting impact with his groundbreaking ideas and original school of thought.
Others headlining the power-packed cast of the film are Sunny Deol, Shreya Dhanwanthary, who made a mark for herself with Scam: 1992, and Pooja Bhatt, who recently made a massive comeback with Bombay Begums. The movie is produced by Gauri Shinde, Hope Filmmakers and Pen Studios. The original story is by R Balki, the screenplay and dialogues have been co-written by R Balki, critic-turned-writer Raja Sen and Rishi Virmani.
The film is set to release on September 23.
