Yami Gautam In Talks To Team Up With Kriti Sanon For Aanand L Rai's Folklore Film Nayi Naveli: Report

Yami Gautam has resumed work after her maternity leave. Her upcoming film, Haq, is scheduled to release in theatres on November 7. As the countdown begins, a news portal’s report revealed that Yami has been

approached for Aanand L Rai’s Nayi Naveli with Kriti Sanon. Drawing inspiration from Indian folk tales, the makers are reportedly keen on signing her as the parallel lead.

Yami Gautam in talks for Nayi Naveli?

A source close to the development told Mid-Day, “Rai has been particular about the story’s tone — he wants it to feel rooted in Indian folk tradition, but have a big-screen fantasy appeal. Casting Kriti was the first step because she has the acting prowess and star presence required for the role. She will be seen as part-folklore heroine, and part-mystical warrior. Now, they are in talks with Yami for a meaty role. The two actors haven’t shared screen space before, and that novelty will grab eyeballs.”ALSO READ: Yami Gautam Shares Sunkissed Selfie, Is Overwhelmed With Love On Haq First Look: Pahad, Chay Aur AabharThe source added, “Kriti is occupied with Tere Ishk Mein promotions throughout October, while Yami is tied up with Haq, which releases in early November. If Yami comes on board, the idea is to begin workshops and costume trials by November so that the shoot can start in December.”

About Haq

Yami’s Haq, co-starring Emraan Hashmi, begins as a love story, and seemingly a private dispute between a husband and wife shifts to a rousing debate on a provocative topic that begs a solution even today – a battle spotlighting greater questions of faith, identity, liberalism, personal belief and eventually policy and law - the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) under article 44. The film also stars Sheeba Chaddha, Danish Hussain, and Aseem Hattangady in pivotal roles.

About Tere Ishk Mein

Tere Ishk Mein will release in theatres on November 28. The film also stars Dhanush.