MUMBAI: Kamlesh Kumar MPS, who worked as a production designer with producer Keshu Ramsay and DMS Films, has turned producer with a Bhojpuri film, to be made under the banner of Rukma Raj Creations.

Says Kamlesh Kumar, “I wanted to produce a Hindi film first, but I kept it on hold because I could not find a reliable and a competent director. I am beginning my production venture with a Bhojpuri film with a budget of around Rs 80,00,000.”

Braj Bhushan, who has earlier directed Bhojpuri films like Ganga Milai Sagar Se and  Hamrase Byaah Karba will wield the director’s baton for the new film. Kunal Singh has been signed on to play the male lead. Shooting for the film will commence in March at Wai (near Mahableshwar) and Mumbai.”

Kumar has designed projects for Saugandh, Mr Bond, Pandav, Ashanth, Sabse Bada Khiladi, Khiladiyon Ke Khiladi, Mr and Mrs Khiladi, International Khiladi, Khiladi 420, Khakee, Insaan, Family-Ties Of Blood and others.