Director Sudhir Mishra has gone back in time in Khoya Khoya Chand, his new film, starring Soha Ali Khan (apparently Vidya Balan was the first choice, but back out), Shiney Ahuja, Rajat Kapoor and Vinay Pathak. Originally titled Bahut Nikle Mere Armaan, it is based on the golden era of the Hindi film industry in the 1950s and 1960s.
In the film, Nikhat (Soha) wants to be an actress like her mother was before her. Prem Kumar (Rajat Kapoor) -- an established actor -- helps her become a star, but in return has many expectations. The film also stars Soniya Jehan (see second picture below), granddaughter of the late actress and singer, Noor Jehan. Soniya had made her debut in Akbar Khan's Taj Mahal, playing Mumtaz.
Zaffar, played by Shiney Ahuja (my favourite out of the new crop of actors) is a writer and director. He plays Soha's love interest. Ahuja has a special history with the director as it was Sudhir Mishra who discovered him in his Hazaaron Khwahishen Aisi. Rumour has it that, for the film, Waheeda Rehman gave Mishra special insight into Hindi cinema's golden era, when she was one of its biggest stars.
Here are some pics from the film. I love Soha's look in this film - the sarees, jewellry and make-up all look very authentic and she carries the era's glamorous, yet simple look, with elegant grace.
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