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Ekta Kapoor and Alankrita Shrivastava announce Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare

When it comes to film production, Ekta Kapoor has always backed content-driven films. Be it The Dirty Picture (2011), Ek Villain (2014) or Veere Di Wedding (2018), she has always believed in movies which go on to leave an indelible mark on the audience.

Continuing the tradition of promoting quality cinema, Ekta has now announced her new film, titled Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare. The reigning queen of entertainment on Monday unveiled the first poster of her new venture which will be bankrolled by Alankrita Shrivastava of Lipstick Under My Burkha (2016) fame.


Sharing the poster on Twitter and Instagram, Ekta wrote, “You didn’t make them so you don’t get to break them! Presenting Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare. @alankrita601’s next after Lipstick Under My Burkha. The journey begins.”

Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare stars Bhumi Pednekar and Konkona Sen Sharma in lead roles. Sharing the poster on Instagram, Bhumi Pednekar wrote, “Inside or outside, we will do as we please! I’m so excited to start this journey with one of my favourite directors.”

Besides Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare, Ekta Kapoor is also producing Jabariya Jodi, Mental Hai Kya, Kurien and an untitled film.

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