Jyoti Kapur Das-s YouTube short Plus Minus, a slice-of-life take on Maha Vir Chakra awardee Captain Harbhajan Singh, has piqued the interest of Oscar-winning sound designer Resul Pookutty. Along with Avi Raj, Pookutty, who will produce a feature film inspired by the Bhuvan Bam and Divya Dutta starrer, has his heart set on Alia Bhatt as a prospective lead for his version.

"When I worked with [Bhatt] on Highway, I told her she was going to be a phenomenal actor after her first shot itself. I wanted her to work with me in another film, but she didn-t have time then. Now, this is something I hope she likes. She is on our wish-list," says Pookutty, adding that casting for the protagonist will commence after the female lead is arrived at.