Vir Das announces horror film

Actor-comedian announces found-footage horror film Baara Number, set to begin shooting in Mumbai from June with Kavi Shastri

Actor-comedian Vir Das has announced his next project Baara Number, a found-footage horror film under his banner Zazu Productions. The film will be co-directed by Vir Das and Kavi Shastri, marking their latest collaboration after previous creative projects. The movie is scheduled to go on floors in June, with the first shooting schedule planned in Mumbai.

Vir will also be seen as part of the ensemble cast in the film. The project marks a shift for the actor from comedy to the horror genre. Baara Number is expected to explore psychological fear along with atmospheric storytelling. The film has reportedly been in development for some time. With this project, Vir Das continues to expand his work as a filmmaker while experimenting with different storytelling formats.