Ishaan Khatter's 'Jugaadu' begins filming in Punjab after Mumbai mahurat ceremony

The Jugaadu shoot update confirms that production has officially begun on the comic caper starring Ishaan Khatter and Punjabi actor Tania. Tips Films and Baweja Studios held the mahurat ceremony in Mumbai on April 30, 2026, with the first shooting schedule now set to commence in Punjab later this month. The announcement was made by Tips Films and Baweja Studios, marking their second co-production after an earlier collaboration. The project has cleared pre-production formalities and entered the active filming phase. The Punjab schedule represents the first phase of principal photography for 'Jugaadu', which is being positioned as a light-hearted entertainer blending humour with situational storytelling. The shift from the Mumbai launch to on-location shooting in Punjab indicates the film's regional setting will play a role in the narrative. 'Jugaadu' marks the feature film debut of director Palash Vaswani, who previously worked on the digital series 'Gullak' and 'Bada Naam Karega'. The transition from episodic storytelling to a theatrical comedy represents a significant career step for Vaswani, bringing his situational comedy sensibility to a wider format. The film pairs Ishaan Khatter, the Bollywood actor known for varied film choices in recent years, with Tania, who is making her Hindi cinema debut after working in Punjabi films. The ensemble cast includes Abhishek Banerjee, Jameel Khan, Vaibhav Raj Gupta, Yamini Dass, Sukhwinder Chahal, and Nirmal Rishi in key roles. The film is being produced by Ramesh Taurani, Pammi Baweja, Harman Baweja, and Jaya Taurani. 'Jugaadu' is being developed as a mainstream comedy aimed at theatrical audiences, though no release date has been announced.