A romantic comedy that puts the Walled City centre stage

Sachin Gupta

Playwright and theatre director Sachin Gupta’s debut film is a romantic comedy set against the vibrant culture and heritage of the Walled City of Delhi.

Named after the culinary landmark, Paranthe Wali Gali will be released across the country on January 17.

“Since childhood, the Walled City’s lanes, its mannerism, culture and its cuisines have been my favourites. But

paranthe wali gali has always been my favourite destination. My debut film, named after the street, will showcase the resilient and enduring culture and heritage of the area, which has withstood the test of time and remains as vibrant as ever,” says Sachin.

He says the film starts from the famous lane and then moves on to the lives of those living there. “In the film, we are trying to touch that part of Delhi that has not been explored till now.”

Paranthe Wali Gali will put the focus on Old Delhi, which is a favourite of domestic as well as foreign tourists.

Sachin has roped in Delhi-based actors Anuj Saxena and Neha Pawar for the film.

For Sachin, who has been directing plays in India and abroad for a decade now, the idea behind the film was to capture life in the labyrinthine lanes of the Walled City and to make film buffs realise the historical significance of the place.

The film will portray the Walled City as a colourful place, the haunt of culinary connoisseurs after the authentic Mughal food served there.

Bangalore-based playback singer-cum-actor Vasundhara Das, synonymous with popular songs like It’s the time to Disco and Rabba Rabba , has directed the music of the film.