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Sudip Sharma, the creator behind NH10, Udta Punjab, Paatal Lok and Kohrra, is now turning to comedy with Netflix's new crime caper Pushpak Vimaan. Directed by Sharma, the series stars a stellar trio, including Jaideep Ahlawat, Abhishek Banerjee and Barun Sobti, and departs from the grim tone associated with the filmmaker’s earlier work.
Co-created and written by Sharma and Banerjee, Pushpak Vimaan follows this eclectic ensemble as it finds itself entangled in a chain of events that spirals beyond anyone's control.
Speaking about the series, Sharma expressed that, "With Pushpak Vimaan, I wanted to explore a very different creative space. It is a crime caper, but one in which the humour comes from the characters, their circumstances and the sheer unpredictability of the situations they find themselves in. Netflix is where I choose to experiment, and it was the natural home for a story of this nature. It provided the space to explore the genre freely and to bring this unusual ensemble of characters to life."
Tanya Bami, Series Head, Netflix India, also shared her excitement in announcing the show. "Firstly this is our next franchise with Sudip Sharma whose distinct style of combining a compelling story with a deep commentary on society has always found critical as well as audience love. With Pushpak Vimaan, we’re happy to champion Sudip’s creativity once again, this time with a comedy series he wrote, showran and directed and it’s an unputdownable caper. It’s one hell of a fun ride that we can’t wait for our audiences to experience," she said.
Pushpak Vimaan also marks the second creative collaboration between Sharma and Netflix, following the success of Kohrra. It is produced by Film Squad Productions LLP, with Saurabh Malhotra as the producer.