Shubh Mukherjee Expresses Gratitude for Global Acclaim of His Film 'Kahwa'

In 2011, Shubh Mukherjee made his directorial debut in Hindi cinema with the film 'Shakal Pe Mat Ja,' featuring veteran actors Saurabh Shukla and Raghubir Yadav. Afterward, he transitioned to directing advertisements and documentaries, producing numerous acclaimed projects for major brands. Now, 13 years later, Mukherjee returns to storytelling with a powerful film, 'Kahwa,' based on a true story. This film has been making rounds at international film festivals, receiving widespread praise from audiences. Recently, it was showcased at the Rome Prisma Film Awards, where it was among the finalists.

During his documentary filmmaking career, Mukherjee gained firsthand experience in crisis zones like the borders of Somalia and the politically volatile region of Kashmir. 'Kahwa' depicts the true story following the encounter of terrorist Burhan Wani in Kashmir, which led to the longest-ever curfew in the state. The film stars Gunjan Utreja and Bashir Lone in pivotal roles, and it's noteworthy that Mukherjee himself experienced the situation firsthand as he was in Kashmir during that time. The film has already been screened at international film festivals in Los Angeles, Istanbul, London, and Chennai, and was also showcased at Cannes in May of this year.

Returning to fictional filmmaking after more than a decade, Mukherjee admits to feeling a bit nervous but remains confident in his film. The international recognition the film has received has bolstered his confidence. He shared, "Making this film was quite challenging as it deals with a very sensitive subject. The film was shot in Kashmir, and while shooting in any state has become easier today, the nature of our subject made it a bit difficult. It's an independent film, and we didn't have a major producer backing it. Nevertheless, we were all ready to take risks, and the love and appreciation we've received across all continents have only strengthened our confidence in the film." He further mentioned that the trailer of 'Kahwa' will be released for Indian audiences later this month.