After years in development, Kartik Aaryan’s Captain India has finally gone on floors. Directed by Shimit Amin, the much-awaited project is currently being shot in London. The film was first announced in 2021 and has since undergone changes, with Amin now taking over as director.

Kartik shared a note from Amin on his social media, in which the filmmaker thanked the cast and crew for staying committed to the project despite the challenges they had faced over the past few months. “As we embark on this journey to finally make our film, I want to thank each and everyone of you, from the bottom of my heart,” Amin wrote.

He further acknowledged the team’s determination to make a good film, adding that their energy had carried him through some of the toughest moments. “I can feel that each and every one on this team carried the burden of wanting to make a really good film. I find that so magical. I feel your energy and it carries me through our toughest times,” the note continued.

Sharing the note, Kartik wrote, “Ready to fly with the Maverick #ShimitAmin #CaptainIndia.”

The actor also unveiled his first look from the film, sporting an Indian Air Force pilot’s uniform.

Take a look at it below:

Captain India is inspired by a real-life Indian evacuation mission from a war-torn country, with Kartik playing a pilot at the centre of the story. The film is being mounted as an action drama and has a screenplay by Nash Vazifdar, Sanchit Gupta and Priyadarshee Shrivastava.

The project also marks Shimit Amin’s return to feature filmmaking after Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year and Chak De! India.

A few days ago, Meghna Gulzar revealed at a press conference that her upcoming crime thriller Daayra features just one song and that the lyrics have been penned by none other than legendary lyricist Gulzar. Amit Trivedi later revealed that he has composed the track. Now, we have learnt that B Praak has lent his voice to the song, bringing together three very distinct musical forces for what could be one of the film’s most intriguing surprises.

Directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Meghna Gulzar, Daayra stars Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran as two police officers whose understanding of justice puts them on opposing sides of the debate. Set against a complex investigation involving crime, law, policing and the larger question of justice, the film explores what happens when the pursuit of justice itself becomes a matter of debate.

The recently released trailer has been very well received by critics and audiences, and the film is already trending at #1 on IMDb’s list of the most anticipated upcoming films. The event videos have also gone viral on social media, and audiences are now eagerly waiting to see Kareena and Prithviraj together for the first time, with both actors stepping into the world of policing.

Known for grounding her stories in realism and layered human emotion, Meghna has previously used music sparingly but memorably as part of her storytelling. From Dilbaro in Raazi to the single-track musical landscape of Talvar, her films have demonstrated how one song can carry considerable emotional weight within a narrative.

That makes the mystery around Daayra’s only song all the more interesting.

With Gulzar’s poetry, Amit Trivedi’s composition and B Praak’s powerful voice coming together, the track could add yet another unexpected layer to Daayra.