Swastika Mukherjee to headline Indo-American production ‘Chheledhora’

Actor Swastika Mukherjee is set to headline an upcoming Indo-American production titled, Chheledhora. Set to go on floors on March 1, the film will be shot across Itanagar and Ziro in Arunachal Pradesh.

The film will be helmed by Shieladitya Moulik, known for directing the Hindi film, Mrs. Scooter (2015) and the recently released Bengali film, Surjo. As per a press release, “Chheledhora centres on Brishti, a divorced woman, who impulsively steals her daughter for a birthday celebration, only to find the child abducted for real. Brishti must remedy the situation but adopts the most unconventional approach in a twist of fate which pushes her to a life-altering journey for self-absorbed parents forced to confront their own shortcomings as caretakers.”

Speaking about the film, Swastika said in a statement, “Brishti is not an easy woman to like, and that’s what moved me, she is impulsive, wounded and deeply flawed, but her love for her daughter is instinctive and fierce. I was drawn to the vulnerability in her – the way this unexpected journey forces her to confront herself. At its heart, this is a very tender story about motherhood, forgiveness and finding strength in the most fragile moments.”

Shieladitya added, “Chheledhora is a story about broken parents discovering the courage and selflessness they didn’t know they possessed. I am deeply interested in flawed people who are still capable of love. This film may unfold like a road journey with unexpected twists and turns, but at its heart, it’s about healing — about how children, often unknowingly, become the moral compass for adults. It’s a very intimate story about second chances and rediscovering one’s humanity.”

Chheledhora is produced by Handyyman (Mumbai) and Sita22 Films (USA/India). It will travel the international festival circuit after completion.