Reema Kagti’s new movie, Superboys of Malegaon, is all about passion. It tells the true story of Nasir Shaikh and his fellow small-town filmmakers, who dared to dream big. The film got a warm response at the Toronto International Film Festival and is now set for release in India.
At the trailer launch, Reema shared that the film is not just about filmmaking but friendship. She finds small-town stories close to her heart. If a story connects with her, she is determined to tell it, no matter the challenges.
Producer Zoya Akhtar believes in keeping stories real. She says their films don’t create authenticity; they come from real experiences. For Nasir, Adarsh Gourav’s portrayal of him feels surprisingly accurate, as if the actor could read his mind.
Adarsh, in turn, felt lucky to have Nasir around to understand his world. He even encouraged Nasir to make a film that he produced. The movie also stars Vineet Kumar Singh, Shashank Arora, and Anuj Singh Duhan, with dialogues by Varun Grover.
Varun believes the writer’s role is crucial in filmmaking. He explored Nasir’s real-life archives while writing, ensuring the film had emotional depth and memorable characters. Nasir’s journey, previously chronicled in the documentary Supermen of Malegaon, now gets a grand cinematic adaptation.
Reema admired how Nasir achieved his dreams without leaving his hometown. Zoya summed it up perfectly—Nasir’s spirit is about creating opportunities rather than waiting for them. Watch Superboys of Malegaon on February 28 and witness small-town dreams turning into reality.