Manoj Bajpayee and Zeeshan Ayyub's Joram to premiere at 52nd International Film Festival Rotterdam

After two online editions in 2021 and 2022 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the upcoming 52nd International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) is all set for a bigger, robust on-ground festival. And one of the films that will see its world premiere at the film festival is the Manoj Bajpayee and Zeeshan Ayyub-starrer Joram that is directed by Devashish Makhija.  

This is the third time that Manoj and Devashish are collaborating together, after Ajji (2018) and Bhonsle (2019). Joram was was also part of FBR section of the Viewing Room at NFDC’s Film Bazaar, 2022.

Speaking after the announcement, Devashish said, "Joram features some of the finest international actors from India. Our film has sought to bridge an ever shifting gap between artistic cinema and the mainstream. The brilliant team behind Joram is filled with strength and hope by our selection for our World Premiere in the Big Screen Competition at IFFR."

Speaking about the film, Manoj said,"Joram is a riveting story of a man torn between his past and present. I loved playing the intricate character, Darsu, whose past and present have a significant contrast. On the outside, he looks like an ordinary man that people may not even notice, but in no way is he a common man! It is a brilliant story with impactful characters.”

Also starring in Joram are Smita Tambe and Megha Mathur, while Tannishtha Chatterjee and Rajshri Deshpande are seen in special appearances. Presented by Zee Studios and produced by Zee Studios in association with Makhijafilm, Joram is slated to release in 2023.