**Jitendra Kumar and Pooja Bhatt Team Up for a Film Exploring India’s Traditional Pigeon-Flying Culture**
Actor Jitendra Kumar is all set to star in a new film alongside National Award-winning actress Pooja Bhatt. The project delves into the emotionally rich and rarely explored world of kabootar-baazi — India’s age-old pigeon-flying tradition.
**A Story Rooted in Culture and Emotion**
Jitendra Kumar, widely loved for his performances in *Panchayat*, *Kota Factory*, *Jaadugar*, *Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan*, and the recent *Bhagwat: Chapter One Raakshas*, takes on another compelling role in this upcoming film. He will portray a passionate kabootarbaaz, bringing depth and realism to a character shaped by this traditional sport and its close-knit community.
Joining him is Pooja Bhatt, who will play his on-screen mother. Known for her powerful and layered performances in films such as *Zakhm*, *Tamanna*, and *Daddy*, Pooja returns to an intimate storytelling space that showcases her emotional strength as a performer.
**The Team Behind the Film**
Produced by Khyati Madaan under her banner Not Out Entertainment, the film is co-produced by Hitesh Kewalya, acclaimed for writing *Shubh Mangal Saavdhan* and both writing and directing *Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan*. The film is written and directed by Bilal Hasan, whose award-winning short film *Chupchaap* earned multiple accolades and a Filmfare nomination. This project marks Bilal’s debut as a feature film director.
**Exploring India’s Pigeon-Flying Tradition**
Set against the vibrant backdrop of kabootar-baazi — a practice that involves training and racing homing pigeons from neighborhood rooftops — the film aims to capture a culture that continues to thrive in India’s old mohallas and pigeon-racing communities worldwide.
While rooted in this traditional setting, the story ultimately unfolds as a human drama focusing on relationships, legacy, and passion.
Filming is expected to commence next year.
**Not Out Entertainment’s Expanding Slate**
Not Out Entertainment is steadily building a diverse lineup of films that blend originality with commercial appeal. Currently, the banner is producing *Abhootpurva*, a romantic horror comedy set in 1990s Agra, starring Ritwik Bhowmik alongside an ensemble cast of seven acclaimed actors. Following *Abhootpurva*, the company will produce a horror film inspired by a real-life national tragedy, starring Ahan Shetty.
With these projects, Not Out Entertainment continues to carve out a niche in Indian cinema by backing stories that are both rooted in culture and refreshingly original.
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