Niranjan Iyengar to adapt a Ruskin Bond short story

Renowned screenwriter and lyricist Niranjan Iyengar, who is known for having written films such as My Name Is Khan and Kal Ho Naa Ho, is set to make his directorial debut. He will adapt a short story by iconic British Indian author Ruskin Bond. The film is produced by Mansi and Varun Bagla of Mini Films, with 12th Fail star Vikrant Massey cast in the lead role. The film is touted as a unique yet challenging love story based on one of Bonds classics. Several Bollywood celebrities including Karan Johar, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Kajol, and Kiara Advani, have conveyed their support for the project, as Iyengar prepares for his feature film directorial debut.