At a time when the State is looking for avenues to promote itself for tourists, Yash Raj Film's Dum laga Ke Haisha, slated to be released on February 27 would elicit focus on Haridwar and Rishikesh, where the film has also been shot. Another State connection with this movie is that established educationist and now a professional actor Kunal Shamshere Malla from Dehradun will also be seen in this movie.
Malla who has films like 'Say Yes to love' and 'Maazi' to his credit will now be seen in the Ayushmann Khurana starrer. The film has been shot in Haridwar and Rishikesh and also showcases these two cities.
Directed by Sharat Katariya, the movie features Bhumi Pednekar and Ayushmann Khurana in lead roles. The movie also includes artists including Kumar Sanu, Sanjai Mishra and Vidushi Mehra. Malla, who plays Ayushmann's brother-in-law, has significant screen space.
In the movie, Prem the protagonist is married to the plus sized Sandhya and is initially repulsed. By the end of the movie, love comes to lead actors and it does not involve any makeover or extreme change of wardrobe.
Speaking about his experience with Yash Raj banner, Malla said, "Yash Raj is very professional. The auditions were held at national level and clearing that boosted my confidence. It is a very professional banner and they work in an extremely systematic manner." Speaking about the plot of the movie he said, "The movie is based in early nineties. They have depicted Rishikesh and Haridwar of that era."
It should be mentioned here that Malla is also scheduled to work in a movie titled Devbhoomi which would also have Victor Banerjee among its cast. Malla is the owner of Olympus High School in Dehradun.