Filmmaker Ritesh Batra, known for The Lunchbox, has begun filming his new project Long Years Ago, a family comedy-drama set in 1991. The film stars Saif Ali Khan, Vidya Balan and French actress Melanie Laurent in lead roles.
The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of early 1990s India and will be primarily shot in Mumbai. Production details beyond the cast and setting have not been disclosed.
Batra's return to direction follows his acclaimed work in international and Indian cinema, marking another collaboration with prominent talent in the industry.
