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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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Highlights:

  • Forum brings UK and Chinese film professionals together to explore collaborations.
  • Emerging British-Asian talent gain mentorship and international exposure.
  • Small-scale dramas, kids’ shows, and adapting popular formats were the projects everyone was talking about.
  • Telling stories that feel real to their culture, yet can connect with anyone, is what makes them work worldwide.
  • Meeting three times a year keeps the UK and China talking, creating opportunities that last beyond one event.

The theatre was packed for the Third Shanghai–London Screen Industry Forum. Between panels and workshops, filmmakers, producers and executives discussed ideas and business cards and it felt more than just a summit. British-Asian filmmakers were meeting and greeting the Chinese industry in an attempt to explore genuine possibilities of working in China’s film market.

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