The actress confirms she will star opposite Lakshya in a romance‑thriller produced by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions, slated to begin shooting soon.
Vedika Pinto let the cat out of the bag on Thursday – she’s about to start filming a new movie that brings together a fresh face, a dark‑toned director and the biggest name in Bollywood production houses. The project pairs her with Lakshya, an actor making his debut in a lead role, and is helmed by Prosit Roy, the filmmaker behind the gritty series Raakh and Paatal Lok.
Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions is on board as the banner, meaning the film will carry the studio’s glossy sheen while apparently stepping away from its usual play‑book. Pinto described the script as a "merger of romance and thrill," a blend she says has her pulse racing faster than any novel she’s ever read. The excitement she feels, she claims, is unlike anything she’s experienced on previous sets.
While the storyline remains under wraps, the clues point to a narrative that mixes heart‑pounding suspense with the emotional stakes of a love story. That combination is a departure for Dharma, which traditionally leans toward feel‑good romance or family drama. Industry insiders are already speculating that the film could open new genre territory for the studio, especially with Roy’s reputation for gritty, realistic storytelling.
Pinto’s recent work on the Netflix series Musafir Café earned her praise for playing Sudha, a role that showcased her ability to balance humor and intensity. That performance likely caught the eye of the Dharma team, who are known to scout talent across digital platforms. With Musafir Café heading into a second season, Pinto will be juggling both the series and the upcoming film, a schedule that hints at a busy few months ahead.
Lakshya, whose full name and background have yet to be widely publicised, is expected to bring a fresh energy to the screen. The pairing of a seasoned actress with a newcomer could give the film a dynamic contrast, a tactic that has worked well in past Bollywood pairings.
Production is slated to kick off within the next fortnight, according to Pinto’s comments. No official title or release window has been announced, but given Dharma’s typical calendar, a late‑year or early‑next‑year launch is plausible. The studio has a habit of unveiling trailers a few months before release, so fans can expect a first look sometime in the coming weeks.
For now, the only concrete detail is the creative team: a director known for dark, layered narratives, a fresh male lead, and a production house eager to stretch its brand. If the script lives up to Pinto’s high‑octane reaction, the film could become a talking point for how Bollywood blends genre conventions.
Stay tuned as more information drops – from a working title to a first‑look poster – and keep an eye on the Dharma banner for what might be its most unconventional offering yet.
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