Iran-India flick ‘The Devil’s Daughter’ in filming stage

Indo-Iranian cinema project ‘The Devil’s Daughter’ is currently at filming stage with most scenes being shot in Mumbai.

The flick being in the shooting stage had 30 percent progress, a media report said Monday, adding Ghorban Mohammadpour’s new offering has both Iran and Indian artists in the cast.

The Bollywood stars confirmed to star in the film include Jackie Shroff and Esha Gupta.

Iran famed actor Hamid Farokh-Nejad also plays a leading role in the flick.

Ghorban Mohammadpour’s second project in India comes as his maiden attempt ‘Salaam Mumbai’ grabbed a great deal of attention in India as well as becoming a box-office hit in Iran.

Esha Gupta who plays the title role in ‘The Devil’s Daughter’ was quoted by media as saying, “I’m honoured to have the opportunity to collaborate with a director like Ghorban Mohammadpour."

She adds, “I’ve admired his films and now I get to work with him. This is surreal. It’s such privilege to be part of the Iranian film industry.”

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