The psychological thriller "Maya Ko Maya" (Maya Ko Maya) features an ensemble of Vinay Pathak, Anna Sharma, Saloni Batra and Satyajeet Dubey, has completed the main photography.
Nepal works in modern Nepal and based on real events are targeted at the global release of winter 2025.
The film was hosted by director Rohit Karan Baiduya and produced by Jyadro Movies of Driver Inc. Company, and is tied for One movie as a creative consultant. Phatoon One is India's leading independent film studio known for its darlings for festivals such as "Sir" (Cannes) and "Ghaath" (Berlinale), and will also handle distribution and international sales.
The narrative centers on the protagonist Maya, who faces social expectations through treatment, triggers emotional turmoil that threatens her life. The thriller examines the theme of identity, tradition and authenticity in a society that balances past and present influences.
Vinay Pathak ("Bheja Fry", "Khosla Ka Ghosla") describes Nepal's shooting as "a profound change" and positions the country as a "living, breathing character" in the film. "'Maya Ko Maya' reveals the side of Nepal that is rarely seen in Nepal - original, intimate and powerful," Patak said.
Nepal’s breakthrough star Anna Sharma (“Aktor”, “The Man in Kathmandu”) described the project as a “powerful psychological thriller” despite the universal emotional charm of the Nepali environment. She added that working with the “Legend Vinay Pathak” made the journey even more memorable. ”
For Saloni Batra ("animal", "soni"), the packaging works are like leaving behind "wild, beautiful storm". She described her character as “not fit for molds”, “fearing, messy, hopeful and free”, while adding that Nepal’s scenery and people enriched the story and performance.
Baidya’s previous honors include “Life on the Road in Nepal” and Royal Television Society nominated pilot “Wild Chef”, the film “Labor of Love” evolved from a casual interview in 2019 to “an urgent and necessary thing.” The director positioned the film as “the voice of the man forced to remain silent”, with “invisible violence” persisting in a seemingly progressive society.
Satyajeet Dubey ("Mumbai Diary 26/11", "Prassthanam") is attracted by his character's "Uncomfortable Human" qualities. He said: "In this movie, nothing is black or white. We are all trapped in the shade of gray.
The CPC team of One Film Talent Management Department led the cast together with Driver Inc.