Vinay Pathak's English-Nepalese film 'Maya Ko Maya' wrap shoot

Winter is comingmdashwith a new mystery EnglishNepalese psychological thriller Maya Ko Maya headlined by Vinay Pathak Bheja Fry Khosla Ka Ghosla Nepalrsquos breakout star Anna Sharma Aktor The Man from Kathmandu Saloni Batra Animal Soni and Satyajeet Dubey Mumbai Diaries 2611 Prassthanam has wrapped its principal photography makers announced on FridayAbout Maya Ko MayaSet in modern Nepal and based on real events the film is directed by Rohit Karan Baidya Maya Ko Maya is eyeing a worldwide release in winter 2025The thriller is produced by Jyadro Movies a Driver Inc company with Indiarsquos leading independent film studio Platoon One Films known for indie gems like Sir Cannes and Ghaath Berlinale on board as a key creative consultantBilled as a gripping tale of selfdiscovery and love the film follows the journey of its protagonist Maya who struggles against the weight of societal expectations and turns to a form of therapy setting off an emotional storm that threatens to reshape everything she knows Maya Ko Maya explores identity tradition and the fight for authenticity in a world caught between past and presentVinay Pathak and other casts on Maya ko MayaVinay Pathak described filming in Nepal as a deeply transformative experience and said the country is a living breathing character in the filmMaya Ko Maya reveals a side of Nepal the world has rarely seen raw intimate and powerful A land that holds both beauty and pain in a single breath much like Mayarsquos journey Rohitrsquos vision and commitment have developed this film into an experience that invites you in with its beauty and stays with you because of what it dares to say Vinay Pathak said in a statementAnna Sharma called the film a powerful psychological thriller whichmdashthough rooted in Nepalmdashanchors itself in universal emotions It was a truly enriching experience to bring this complex character to life and working alongside the legendary Vinay Pathak made the journey all the more unforgettable Anna saidSaloni Batra said wrapping up the film felt like leaving behind a wild beautiful storm and added My character doesnrsquot fit the mould Shersquos fierce messy hopeful and free Shooting in Nepal was a treat in itself The landscapes the energy and the people all added something real to the story and to how I approached the characterThis film has been a labour of love said director Rohit Karan Baidya known for Life on the Road Nepal screened at Singapore Independent Film Festival and IndieFilm Fest California and the Royal Television Societynominated pilot Wild CooksWhat began as casual interviews in 2019 evolved into something urgent and necessary Maya Ko Maya is a voice for those forced into silence and a confrontation of the invisible violence that persists even in progressive societies the filmmaker addedSatyajeet Dubey said he was drawn to the film because of how uncomfortably human his character was In this film nothing is black or white Wersquore all trapped in shades of grey Itrsquos a psychological thriller yes but also a deeply intimate exploration of guilt control and suppressed desire he addedThe films casting was led by Platoon Collective the talent management division of Platoon One Films in collaboration with Driver Inc Platoon One Films will also be facilitating the distribution and international sales of the filmatOptionskeyd0ddb8ef8f1a62a8cdd22fac27fc5ea7formatiframeheight90width728params