Vipul Shah recalls how Hisaab ‘scenes light up’ when Jaideep Ahlawat & Shefali Shah shoot together; his take on Aankhen comparisons

Vipul Shah, who delivered one of the best heist films from the Hindi film industry – Aankhen – has everyone waiting impatiently for his next, which is also a heist film. Titled Hisaab, the filmmaker has roped in Jaideep Ahlawat and Shefali Shah for the movie, adding to the excitement for the project. He has spoken about the very project and what shooting with the two OTT stars is like. Here’s what he said…

Vipul Shah on working with Jaideep Ahlawat and Shefali Shah in Hisaab

Vipul Shah, who got to witness the craft of OTT stars Jaideep Ahlawat and Shefali Shah up close through his upcoming movie Hisaab, describes them as ‘the pair to watch out for.’ The filmmaker describes them to Mid-Day as, “Jaideep and Shefali are two phenomenal actors who can deliver performances with ease and depth. [No matter] whether they have done Three of Us or 30 films together, they will be a pair to watch out for. The scenes light up when they are together, and it’s beautiful for me as a director to watch it happen.”

Vipul Shah speaks about comparisons between Hisaab and Aankhen

The filmmaker shared how he wanted to make another heist film after Aankhen, but never found the right idea till Hisaab happened. The only giveaway he has for the upcoming film is that it is ‘as unique a story as Aankhen was.’ Admitting it took him a long time to crack Hisaab, Vipul also addresses the comparisons to his previous movie as he shares, “Comparisons with Aankhen are unavoidable, though there is nothing common between the two films [except] the bank robbery. So, we wanted to make something that had strong content.”

Vipul Shah is expected to announce Hisaab release date after his movie The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond is out in theatres.

Hisaab movie FAQs

Q. What is Hisaab the film all about?

A. Hisaab is a heist thriller that reportedly aims to create a "heist universe". It is described as a high-stakes drama following in the footsteps of the director's 2002 cult classic, Aankhen.

Q. Who is in the cast of Hisaab?

A. Jaideep Ahlawat and Shefali Shah reunite in the lead roles for Hisaab after their acclaimed collaboration in Three of Us. The film also stars Abhishek Banerjee, Srishti Shrivastava, and Rohitashv Gour.

Q. When will Hisaab be released?

A. Hisaab is expected to hit theatres in the latter half of 2025. Despite high offers for a direct-to-OTT release, the makers have confirmed a theatrical release.