Nickname

Anurag Kashyap is gearing up for the release of his new film, Nishaanchi. The trailer, packed with action, drama and comedy, has set the stage abuzz. It offers a glimpse into a high-octane narrative filled with power-packed sequences and sharp humour. Staying true to the unmistakable style of Anurag Kashyap’s filmmaking, the film also introduces Aaishvary Thackeray in a striking debut. But did you know there’s a fun fact about the filmmaker’s nickname that also finds a reference in the film?

Anurag Kashyap’s nickname is Rinku, and coincidentally, Vedika Pinto’s character in the film is also named Rinku. It’s quite interesting to see how this real-life name has been adapted into the story. In fact, every time someone called out “Rinku” on set, both Anurag Kashyap and Vedika would turn, leaving the team in splits.

In the film, Aaishvary Thackeray plays a double role of twin brothers, Babloo and Dabloo, while Vedika Pinto plays Rinku. The story revolves around Babloo’s deep affection for Rinku, which is disrupted by Dabloo’s arrival. The Gangs of Wasseypur director expressed that creating Nishaanchi gave him a sense of returning to his cinematic roots, allowing him to reconnect with the raw, unfiltered style of storytelling that defined his early work. He also called it his ‘full-on-Salim-Javed zone of film’.

Besides Aaishvary Thackeray and Vedika Pinto, the film also stars Monika Panwar, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, and Kumud Mishra in pivotal roles. Kashyap said, “Nishaanchi is my full-on Salim-Javed zone of film; it has the hero, the drama, and the payoff a film must deliver. I spent 69 days on it, and it’s my longest and most elaborate shoot yet. Initially, the title was Babloo Nishaanchi, Rangilee Rinku, and Dabloo — everyone said it was too long. The story of how Nishaanchi was coined, and the film was finally named.”