Emraan Hashmi, all set to co-produce an exquisite drama on Indian Education system. This will be my landmark role so far. “The script and title of Cheat India are supremely powerful. This is among the most engaging and riveting stories I’ve read in a while and I am thrilled to be essaying what I believe will be a landmark role in my filmography. I am also looking forward to working with some formidable partners – Soumik, an amazing storyteller,” he stated.
T-series and Ellipsis Entertainment are jointly producing the film along with Emraan. He shared a picture on his twitter, along with Bhushan Kumar, Tanuj Garg and Atul Kasbekar. “Emraan Hashmi Films is delighted to partner with T-Series and Ellipsis Entertainment on Cheat India, a compelling, edge-of-the-seat drama inspired by real incidents in the Indian education system,” said the tweet.
The film will be directed by Soumik Sen, starring Emraan Hashmi and is set to release on February 2019 worldwide. “This film is for every Indian student who is under pressure to excel in a competitive environment. Today’s youth will hugely relate to Cheat India,” said Director Sean.
The two companies Ellipsis Entertainment and T-series are teaming up together for the second time, after Tumhari Suhu. Kumar said, ‘Cheat India’ will reflect the new-age appetite for compelling content rooted in realism. “The story of Cheat India will entertain and uplift, and we’re delighted to be bringing it to life,” Garg and Kasbekar jointly said.