Imtiaz Ali took to Instagram to share the video.
Bollywood movie of 2018 Laila Majnu The film returned to theatres this month, attracting widespread attention and enthusiasm from audiences. The re-release has sparked a wave on social media, particularly around the film’s popular song, “mary is there“The song has captured the imagination of viewers, leading to a surge of user-generated content as fans recreate their own versions of the hit song. Social media platforms are awash with these creative renditions, which define the enduring appeal of the film’s music and its impact on contemporary audiences.
Soumesh Pandey, a Delhi-based content creator who goes by the handle @camerawalebhaiya on Instagram, recreated his version of Laila Majnu. The Instagram video, which soon after being shared started doing the rounds on social media, impressed the filmmaker. Imtiaz Aliwho shared the video on her Instagram story.
The video is a compilation of footage shot on the streets of the national capital, including some cinematic scenes around the India Gate. The video begins with Pandey’s voiceover explaining the story. The video progresses to show Laila dressed in white and Majnu in the signature Kashmiri kaftan. The romantic scenes unfolding in the video captured the hearts of many.
Watch the video here:
Many took to the comments section to praise the video, with one saying, “Kya masterpiece bana diya! (What a masterpiece!)” and another noting, “It’s not just a reel anymore.”
Written by Imtiaz Ali and starring Avinash Tiwary and Tripti Dimri, Laila Majnu failed to make a splash at the box office when it was released. However, during its second season, it not only did well commercially but also took social media by storm. This is one of dozens of Indian films (some of them made more than two decades ago) that are getting a new lease of life as people flock to watch them on the big screen.
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