Jaaved Jaaferi Unveils First Look From Mayasabha, Calls It His ‘Most Challenging Role’

Tumbbad filmmaker Rahi Anil Barve has finally lifted the curtain on his long-awaited project, Mayasabha, sharing the film’s haunting motion poster on social media this Friday. The visually intense first look instantly captured attention, especially with Jaaved Jaaferi headlining the film in what he describes as the most challenging role of his career.

Jaaved Jaaferi also shared the motion poster video with his followers and his transformation is nothing short of jaw-dropping. With his face coated in metallic gold paint, long silver-streaked hair and a mysterious mask covering much of his face, the actor appears completely unrecognisable — setting the tone for a dark, immersive world.

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Calling the

role one of the greatest creative opportunities he has ever received, Jaaved wrote, “This is the best script I have read and the most powerful, physically and emotionally challenging role I have played in my 40-year career. It was an absolute adventure and pleasure working with Rahi Anil Barve. Really looking forward to this and I’m sure movie lovers will relish it.”

Makers Release Cryptic Motion Poster With Chilling Caption

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The creators of Mayasabha dropped the motion poster on November 14, sharing a spine-tingling caption that hinted at the mysterious world built by Rahi Anil Barve. The post read, “A decade ago, we unleashed a madness—an experiment too strange, unspeakable even for those who dare to fathom the abyss. The curse is finally broken. The mysterious world of Parmeshwar Khanna will finally see the light. Enjoy your gold hunt.”

The eerie visuals paired with this cryptic message suggest that Barve is once again venturing into ambitious, genre-bending storytelling reminiscent of Tumbbad, which earned cult status for its atmospheric horror-fantasy style.

A Project Years in the Making
According to reports, Rahi Anil Barve began conceptualising Mayasabha shortly after Tumbbad’s monumental success. The director reportedly completed the film in 2020, but despite being ready for release, it has remained shelved for several years. With the new poster now out, anticipation around the film’s eventual release is higher than ever.

Fans Praise Jaaved Jaaferi’s Transformation and Versatility
The comment section under Jaaved’s video quickly flooded with praise. Admirers applauded his dedication, with one fan writing, “The Most Versatile Person in Industry.” Another user expressed heartfelt admiration, commenting, “Sir your timing on dialogue was superb. I have grown up watching you. A small fan of yours in millions. Love you so much Sir.”

Jaaved Jaaferi’s Recent Work Before Mayasabha
Before stepping into this intense, transformative role, Jaaved was recently seen in the romantic comedy De De Pyaar De 2, which featured a star-studded cast including Ajay Devgn, Rakul Preet Singh, R. Madhavan and his son Meezaan Jafri. Directed by Anshul Sharma, the film hit theatres on November 14 and received a warm reception from audiences.