Jaya Prada, Mahesh Manjrekar and Zarina Wahab unite for Indrajit Lankesh’s ‘Jai Hind Jai Sindh’

Filmmaker Indrajit Lankesh is making a comeback to Hindi cinema with Jai Hind Jai Sindh, after his previous venture Shakeela. The upcoming film is in its final production stages, with the team currently shooting in Uttarakhand.

‘Jai Hind Jai Sindh’ partition story

Amid the turmoil of India's 1947 Partition, the movie unfolds as a heartfelt period romance, tracing the Sindhi community's trials of exile and resurgence. Through tender personal ties, it mirrors the profound emotional and cultural ripples of that time, embracing the grand motif of diversity united.

‘Jai Hind Jai Sindh’ cast

The film stars Jaya Prada and Mahesh Manjrekar, with supporting performances from Vikram Kochhar, Zarina Wahab, Upasana Singh, and Amit Behl. Produced by Samy’s Entertainment, the project will also introduce four new actors to the Hindi film industry.

‘Jai Hind Jai Sindh’ promo launch

The motion poster made its debut at a recent Dehradun media event, signaling a big promo push. Theatrical rollout is eyed for mid-2026 by the producers.

‘Jai Hind Jai Sindh’ director's touch

Known for debuting Deepika Padukone in Aishwarya, Lankesh loves mixing veterans with rookies. Jai Hind Jai Sindh brings him back to Hindi films, blending history with deep character tales.Get the latest entertainment updates from the Times of India, along with the latest Hindi movies, upcoming Hindi movies in 2026 , and Telugu movies.”