BOMBAY TIMES (June 6, 2019)

Kiran Zaveri Bhatia is still remembered as the girl who played Mamik’s shy girlfriend in Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar. She also had a cameo in the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer, Baadshah, apart from playing the lead in Roshni.

Other than acting, Kiran started exploring various aspects of filmmaking at her production house, Woodpecker Movies. Currently the Content-Alliance Head at the banner, she turned producer with Motichoor Chaknachoor (in association with Viacom 18). She is also backing films like Bole Chudiyan (directed by Shamas Siddiqui), Rusty Aur Dusty (helmed by Glen Baretto) and Pyaar Ka Achaar (directed by Navneet Baj Saini).

And now, she is all set to become a writer-director with the upcoming film, Haveli Mai Hungama. Kiran says, “The film is a whacky family entertainer. It revolves around two Marwari families, and aims to expose the double standards, hypocrisy and suppression of women in Indian households. At the same time, we have been careful not to hurt anybody’s sensibilities or sentiments.” Kiran, who hails from the Marwari community, has added her observations and experiences from her growing-up years to lend a realistic touch to the story.

Though she is donning multiple hats, Kiran has not quit acting. She shares, “Acting is and will always be my first love and I am passionate about it.” In fact, Kiran will soon be seen in a movie, which revolves around four characters and their lives. She elaborates, “It’s an intense and interesting story of power, greed, obsession and the life beyond. All the four characters are equally important.”

So, will she act only in her home productions? She replies, “Why would I restrict myself? Cinema is going through an exciting phase with many young and emerging talents. As an actor, it would be silly on my part to restrict myself to my home productions.”

Meanwhile, Kiran’s production house is also entering the digital platform with the series, The Consent, The Deal.