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Namaste Wahala creator teases new film

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Hamisha Daryani-Ahuja, executive producer at Lagos-based prodco Forever7 Entertainment, has teased details of her next Nollywood-Bollywood crossover movie.

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Daryani-Ahuja, who is of Indian heritage but grew up in Nigeria, is best known for her 2020 film Namaste Wahala, which mixed African and Indian themes to great success in cinemas and later on Netflix. The film marked Daryani-Ahuja’s directorial and acting debuts.

The filmmaker’s next title will be shot in India and star Nigerian actors including Broda Shaggi, Sola Sobowale, Richard Mofe-Damijo and Rahama Sadau.

“I can’t believe it’s over a year since we released Namaste Wahala and went global,” said Daryani-Ahuja. “It was such a wonderful experience to be able to birth my first feature film and watch it go viral.

“Now I’m super excited to share that I’m working on a new project, and this time we’ll be taking Nollywood to India. This project is definitely one for the books, and I can’t wait to share it with you.

”We’ll be working with some of your favourite actors and comedians out of Nigeria, and we’re going to create an entertainment masterpiece that you’ll absolutely love. The next few months will be filled with a ton of work, and I hope to share this process with you as we birth this cross-continent movie for you. Please journey with me, and let’s make magic together.”

Some of the cast took to Instagram to share their excitement on the upcoming movie.

Sobowale said: “I am so excited to announce that I will be working with record-breaking director/exec producer Hamisha Daryani-Ahuja on her upcoming project! And… get this…. we will be going to India to film! I will be playing a very dynamic role in this project and cannot wait for you to watch it. Are you as excited as I am?”

Mofe-Damijo added: “Hamisha Daryani-Ahuja and I worked together on her Netflix global release Namaste Wahala and it was one of the most fun times I’ve had on a movie set. I can’t wait to see the magic we make on this new project, where I’ll be playing the role of …Shhhh. RMD is going to India! Are you guys ready?”

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Namaste Wahala set for Netflix debut

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Namaste Wahala was both produced and directed by Hamisha Daryani Ahuja

Indian-Nigerian movie Namaste Wahala, which should have launched in cinemas last April but was delayed due to the pandemic, will now be released on Valentine’s Day on streaming service Netflix.

The romantic comedy is produced by Indian-born businesswoman-turned-filmmaker Hamisha Daryani Ahuja and revolves around a cross-cultural love story between an Indian and a Nigerian.

Shot entirely in Lagos, Nigeria, the classic love story features a Nigerian woman, played by Ini Dima Okojie, and her Indian love interest, portrayed by Ruslaan Mumtaz. They fall in love despite the differences in their cultural backgrounds.

Ahuja, producer and director of the movie, took to Instagram to reveal the news. “I am very excited about my movie Namaste Wahala going to the whole world through Netflix,” she posted.

“The movie showcases the beauty of Nigeria and the wealth of talent in Nollywood. The cast and crew were absolutely fantastic to work with. The Indian and Nigerian cultures seem very different but are essentially the same. They both value family, tradition and respect. Both cultures also have beautiful colours, fashion, music and food.

“It was amazing to see how beautifully the two cultures, which I hold very close to my heart, came together in this fusion movie. I can’t wait for all of you to watch it.”

It features actors from both countries, including veteran Nollywood star Joke Silva plus Richard Mofe Damijo, Ini-Dima Okojie, Ruslaan Mumtaz, MI Abaga, Broda Shaggi, Segal Sujata, Adaora Lumina, Ibrahim Suleiman and Big Brother Naija’s Frodd.

Namaste Wahala is the maiden production of Nigeria-based production company Forever 7 Entertainment, founded by Ahuja.

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Indian-Nigerian movie set for release

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Namaste Wahala was both produced and directed by Hamisha Daryani Ahuja

Indian-Nigerian movie Namaste Wahala, which should have launched in cinemas last April but was delayed due to the pandemic, will now be released this April.

Details of the streaming platforms that will carry the movie have yet to be announced.

The romantic comedy is produced by Indian-born businesswoman-turned-filmmaker Hamisha Daryani Ahuja and revolves around a cross-cultural love story between an Indian and a Nigerian.

Ahuja, producer and director of the movie, took to Instagram to drop the big news. “A lot of you have been asking where Namaste Wahala, a Bollywood/Nollywood love story, is. A movie produced and directed by yours truly,” she wrote.

“The experience has been magical and I am happy to say that this baby is getting a chance to see the world, or more accurately be seen by the world. Can’t wait to share this magic with you.”

Namaste Wahala features actors from both countries, including veteran Nollywood star Joke Silva plus Richard Mofe Damijo, Ini-Dima Okojie, Ruslaan Mumtaz, MI Abaga, Broda Shaggi, Segal Sujata, Adaora Lumina, Ibrahim Suleiman and Big Brother Naija’s Frodd.

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