Prakash Jha takes A Comical Route With Crazy Cukkad Family

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After directing hard-hitting intense dramas like Mrityudand (1997), Gangaajal (2003) and Raajneeti (2010), among others, film-maker Prakash Jha is set to take the comedy route with his next production venture Crazy Cukkad Family.

Talking about the project and his change of genre, Jha says, “In the last couple of years, I have been looking at scripts and developing content. Ritesh Menon brought this story to me and I loved it. This film, though a comedy, has a lot of human elements in it and a beautiful message. We worked on it a few times, and the script took off organically. I am proud of it.”

Crazy Cukkad Family’ has been granted a U/A Certificate by the Film Censor Board of India without a single cut.

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The plot of the film revolves around a dysfunctional family, and how it comes together during a time of crisis. The cast of the movie includes Shilpa Shukla, Swanand Kirkire, Kushal Punjabi, Siddharth Sharma, Ninad Kamat & Nora Fatehi.

Interestingly, while the director is famous for his socio-political films, he has delved in comedy before, and maintains that he loves the genre. “I make socially relevant films, but I have also directed a comedy serial, Mungerilal Ke Haseen Sapne, in the past. I love comedies. They work if people can laugh, and feel for the story,” he says.

Director’s Quote – “When you try something new and your vision and voice is respected by the Censor board or any other governing body it is very reassuring. The film’s intent is to send out a positive message about modern day relationships and ultimately is to entertain. I am glad the audience will watch exactly what we have made. ”

Crazy Cukkad Family has been produced by Prakash Jha Productions and directed by Ritesh Menon. The movie releases on 16 January 2015.

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