New Delhi: Actors Vidya Balan and Shefali Shah’s crime-thriller ‘Jalsa’ trailer was released on Wednesday (March 9) and it promises a gripping who-dun-it tale. The trailer introduces us to the characters of Maya (Vidya Balan) and Rukshana (Shefali Shah). Ruksana is a raging mother whose 18-year-old daughter is a victim of a hit and run case. Maya, a high-profile, investigative journalist, tries to unravel this seemingly simple case that will unravel a world with chaos around them, secrets and lies, truths and deceit and a life-altering incident that ruffles the world around them.
What follows is a duel of redemption and retribution. Backed with a riveting narrative, Jalsa thrives on stupendous performances and engaging storytelling that promise to leave you awed and spellbound.
Jalsa is headlined by the stellar combination of two of the finest actors of our times, Vidya Balan and Shefali Shah, the film reflects on a gripping story of human emotions.
Talking about Jalsa, Vidya Balan said, “With every film I do, my attempt is to tell a new story and be a different person from the characters I’ve played so far, and Jalsa ticked those boxes.”
She added, “Jalsa gave me the opportunity to delve into the gray and it’s been a very challenging, enriching, and fulfilling experience for me as an actor”.
Opening up about her experience of working in Jalsa, Shefali Shah said, “there are certain stories, you can't not be a part of, Jalsa was one such experience for me.”
She further said, “Unlike my recent portrayals, my role as Rukshana in Jalsa is a complete contrast. However, the vulnerabilities and dilemmas that of a mother are like any other and living through them has been really fulfilling as an artist. It feels great to know that our hard work shall reach such a huge number of viewers at once and I am sure Jalsa will resonate with them."
Directed by Suresh Triveni, Jalsa is produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishnan Kumar, Vikram Malhotra, Shikhaa Sharma and Suresh Triveni.
The film also stars an amazing ensemble of actors like Manav Kaul, Rohini Hattangadi, Iqbal Khan, Vidhatri Bandi, Shrikant Mohan Yadav and the young Surya Kasibhatla and Shafeen Patel.
Jalsa is all set to premiere on Amazon Prime Video on 18th March.
