Richa Chadha And Ali Fazal Launch New Production, The Underbug

Now, the couple has announced their second venture, which is titled The Underbug. The film premiered at the Slamdance Film Festival in Los Angeles and won a rousing response. The movie is written by Shujaat Saudagar, Abbas Dalal, and Hussain Dalal and produced by Vikesh Bhutani, Shujaat Saudagar, and Aman Mann. Executive Producers are Shaunak Sen, Richa Chadha, Ali Fazal, Abbas Dalal, and Hussain Dalal. The Underbug is directed by Shujaat Saudagar and was shot during the 2020 Covid-19 lockdown. It is a psychological thriller revolving around two characters.

Richa says, “The movie got a great response and as creators of it we were there to witness it. It was a very proud moment for us, especially because it represented Indian cinema on such a huge global platform. This is a great time for cinema as Indian movies are getting wider reach with a global audience. The films of this genre are quite tricky since it has a very niche audience, but since it got such a positive response it kind of says it all. ” Ali says, “I have not only produced the movie but also acted in it, so I am not just physically involved with the movie but also emotionally. And seeing a response like this is quite heartwarming. The movie was made in very confusing and stressful circumstances. The movie also had the added responsibilities since it was its first screening, and the first reactions were positive, it gave us a lot of confidence.”