21 November,2025 12:13 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Rahul Bhat and Dia Mirza
Two decades after his debut film Yeh Mohabbat Hai (2002), actor Rahul Bhat is making a comeback with a love story in an untitled film co-starring Dia Mirza. The romantic drama, directed by Kanwal Sethi, has been shot in Nainital. The makers have officially announced that they have wrapped up the shoot.
The yet-untitled romantic love story featuring Dia Mirza and Rahul Bhat, directed by acclaimed Indo-German filmmaker Kanwal Sethi, has officially wrapped. Marking the first-ever collaboration between the two talented actors, the film promises a soulful and mature exploration of love, longing, and human emotions, bringing together two powerfully understated performers in a compelling love story.
Taking to social media, the film's producer shared, "A WRAP of epic proportions," and thanked the film's cast and crew.
Set as a spiritual sequel to Sethi's much-loved film Once Again, the story unfolds against the serene landscape of Nainital, capturing the quiet beauty and complexity of a grown-up romance. Known for his sensitive, intimate storytelling, Sethi once again blends emotional depth with lyrical realism, crafting what is described as one of the most heartfelt love stories Indian cinema has seen in recent years.
While the release date is yet to be announced, early anticipation suggests that the film will offer a refreshing and deeply felt take on mature love in contemporary times.
The actor had expressed excitement about doing a love story. He said, "Everyone used to ask me, âWhen will you do a love story?' and I used to wonder: koi to karwa lo. It's an evergreen genre that I love! I am happy it is happening."
The film is produced by Kovid Gupta, Sanjay Gulati, and Amit Saxena under the banners of Kovid Gupta Films, Crawling Angel Films, and Splendid Films, respectively. Crawling Angel Films recently earned international acclaim for backing Shuchi Talati's award-winning Girls Will Be Girls. Producer Kovid Gupta further anchors the project with his extensive experience across some of India's most respected studios - Vinod Chopra Films, Rajshri Productions, and Balaji Telefilms - bringing both creative depth and industry credibility to the film.
With its evocative storytelling, stunning Himalayan backdrop, and the coming together of two nuanced performers, Kanwal Sethi's latest promises to be a stirring and memorable addition to modern Indian cinema.
