Imtiaz Ali and Ekta Kapoor presented ‘Laila Majnu’ trailer is finally here. The trailer looks nothing like the previous films on the same plotline. In fact, we are used to the phrase ‘Laila-Majnu’ , casually said to any smitten couple, that the tragedy around the real characters in the story from past generation is lost. The filmmakers have made an amazing attempt to remind the generation of year 2018 as to how a tragedy-hit love story looks like!

The lead stars Avinash Tiwary and Tripti Dimri as Laila and Majnu respectively. The couple who starts out on a casual note, fall in love with each other and get ready face the world of all odds. The family and society conditions test their love, and will their relationship survive all the mess, the film will tell us.

Watch the modern-day tale of Laila Majnu’s trailer here:

You might be thinking as to why did producer of this film, Imtiaz Ali and his younger brother and Sajid Ali decide to make a film on the most ancient love story. The Rockstar director shared his thoughts on this on social media saying, “For over a thousand years, the tale of Laila-Majnu’s love is being told & heard. There has to be something about this story that connects with each passing generation. Trends and expressions change, people come and go, but Laila Majnu never goes out of fashion. It’s fascinating. Here are some my thoughts on this and a lot more in-Laila Majnu Tales by Imtiaz Ali." Well, here it is, and you are to tell us in the comments section below, your thoughts on it.

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