Imtiaz Ali and Ekta Kapoor are joining hands to recreate one of the most epic romances in Indian mythology, the folklore of Laila Majnu. The tragic tale of star-crossed lovers have been recreated quite a few times in Bollywood, but that hasn't stopped Ali and Kapoor to give a modern touch to the tale. However, it will not be Imtiaz Ali who would be directing the movie. Instead, it is his younger brother, Sajid Ali, who has written and directed the movie.

The first teaser of Laila Majnu was previewed during the screening of Veere Di Wedding and later revealed on YouTube. It is obvious that two newcomers are playing the legendary characters. There are hints of terrorism, as the story seems to set against the volatile backdrop of Kashmir. And the same place also provides very picturesque locales for the movie. And going by the little strains of music we hear, expect an excellent soundtrack.

Check out the teaser -

Ekta Kapoor, while sharing the teaser, also revealed that Laila Majnu will release on August 24. Earlier in an interview, Imtiaz Ali had this to say about the movie, "Laila Majnu is an eternal story of everlasting love. It’s perhaps the most popular love story of all times. For the film we wanted a fresh approach in all aspects – a fresh cast, a fresh script and a fresh setting. We had a great experience making the film and can’t wait to showcase it to the world."

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