ZEE5, India’s largest homegrown OTT platform, released the trailer of its latest original film ‘LOST’. Directed by Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury and produced by Zee Studios, Namah Pictures, Sam Fernandes, Indrani Mukherjee, the direct to digital film features an ensemble and compelling star cast consisting of Yami Gautam Dhar, Pankaj Kapur, Rahul Khanna, Neil Bhoopalam, Tushar Pandey and Pia Bajpiee in key roles. After receiving an overwhelming response at Chicago South Asian Film Festival 2022, Atlanta Indian Film Festival 2022 and 53rd International Film Festival of India, LOST will now premiere in Hindi on 16th February, exclusively on ZEE5.
As seen in the trailer, Yami Gautam Dhar plays a dynamic crime reporter who is on a relentless search for the truth behind the sudden disappearance of a young theatre activist played by Tushar Pandey. Pankaj Kapur, Neil Bhoopalam, Rahul Khanna and Pia Bajpiee enact pivotal roles in this captivating emotional thriller. The movie showcases a battle between what’s right versus what’s the ultimate truth and it represents a higher quest and a search for lost values of empathy and integrity.
Manish Kalra, Chief Business Officer, ZEE5 India said, “It has been our endeavour at ZEE5 to collaborate with the best-in-class storytellers to tell meaningful and entertaining stories and ‘LOST’ is the right step in that direction. LOST is an intriguing film that touches a subject that’s rarely talked about in commercial cinema. We are confident that the direct-to-digital release of the film on ZEE5 will be loved by the audience world over.”
Shariq Patel, CBO of Zee Studios said, “Zee Studios is on a record-breaking spree of representing Indian content in the international circuit. ‘LOST,' helmed by the national award-winning director, Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury is a powerpacked story with impactful performances. It recently opened the Chicago South Asian Film Festival and was received well with great acclaim. The film is inspired by true events and shall surely connect with the audiences."
Speaking about the film, producer Shareen Mantri Kedia of Namah Pictures said, “We, at Namah Pictures, love to tell stories that engage, entertain and inspire. “LOST’ was one such incredible story that was waiting to be told. The amazing team of actors and technicians made the journey of bringing this film to the audiences even more exciting.
Three times National award-winning Director, Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury said, “True life events inspire me to tell different stories and LOST was conceptualized the same way. The movie will make you question, introspect, and tug at your heartstrings. I am extremely happy with the performances of all my actors Pankaj Kapoor ji, Pia Bajpayee, Rahul Khanna, Tushar Pandey and of course Yami Gautam. Yami has portrayed the character of an investigative journalist with a lot of modesty. In fact, portrayal of all characters in the film have been extremely authentic and credible. I am very glad that Zee Studios, Namah Pictures, Sam Fernandes, Indrani Mukherjee and ZEE5 have come together to showcase the journey of a crime report with the hope that audience will realise that everything heard or seen is not always the truth. We can’t wait to see audiences’ reaction to the film.”
Yami Gautam Dhar, said “I am excited that the film is finally releasing, and the audiences will get to see a character which is so close to my heart. It is an ode to many journalists who go to great lengths in search of the truth while also walking that fine line which threads the very integrity of media & humanity! The movie represents a higher quest and a search for lost values of empathy while raising the right questions. Whoever has watched the film so far, had a very positive and overwhelming response to it, so I am eagerly waiting for the release now, to see how the audiences enjoy the film.".
Pankaj Kapur added, LOST is story about the struggles and repercussions the crime reporters have to go through. Portraying the role of a crime reporter’s grandfather was invigorating as it took me closer to the challenges, they face day in day out. But the beauty of the character is the warmth and the bond he shares with his granddaughter (Yami) and becomes her source of continuous strength and resilience. I am delighted that the movie is releasing on ZEE5 and will reach a wider audience.’
Rahul Khanna commented, “LOST has a powerful narrative and nuanced characters. My role is unexpected, and I had a unique experience working with Aniruddha and his team. With ZEE5, the film will not only reach the correct audience, but also a global one.”
‘LOST’ will exclusively premiere on ZEE5 on 16th February 2023!
‘LOST’ will exclusively premiere on ZEE5 on 16th February 2023!
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