Director Ritesh Batra has set Saif Ali Khan, Vidya Balan and Mélanie Laurent to star in his upcoming comedy‑drama Long Years Ago, and filming is now underway in Mumbai.
Why it matters
Fans of Saif Ali Khan or Vidya Balan will see them together in a new film that has begun production.
Key facts
- The film Long Years Ago is described as a comedy‑drama.
- The project is being produced by Adeel Ahmed and Batra’s film and TV outfit Poetic License.
Evidence
Official source, or corroborated across several outlets.
- ‘The Lunchbox’ Director Ritesh Batra Sets Saif Ali Khan, Vidya Balan & Mélanie Laurent For ‘Long Years Ago’; Filming Begins In Mumbaideadline.comprimary(opens in a new tab)
- Melanie Laurent joins Saif Ali Khan and Vidya Balan in 'Long Years Ago'timesofindia.indiatimes.com(opens in a new tab)
- Saif Ali Khan and Vidya Balan reunite for Ritesh Batra’s Long Years Ago; Mélanie Laurent joins castbollywoodhungama.com(opens in a new tab)
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