Known for his masterclass in intense storytelling and his sharp instinct for casting unforgettable characters, filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt is bringing back one of his most powerful collaborations. Fifteen years after delivering a truly spine-chilling cinematic experience with Murder 2 (2011), the legendary producer is officially reuniting with actor Prashant Narayanan for his highly anticipated new film, Naam: To Live Is War.
Another great addition to the cast is Shefali Bagga who brings a fresh and vibrant energy to the screen. The project also stars Veer Pahariya and Varun Sharma in the lead roles as well as other names like Vijyant Koli in the cast.
Sharing his thoughts on this amazing cast in the new project, Mahesh Bhatt shared:
“Prashant is a rare breed of actor who doesn’t just wear a character; he completely consumes it. When we worked together on Murder 2, he brought a kind of fearless, unfiltered madness to the screen that is very hard to find. For Naam: To Live Is War, the story demanded a presence that is deeply intense, unpredictable, and fiercely authentic. Reconnecting with him after 15 years felt seamless. Shefali brings an incredible, raw energy and an effortless screen presence that instantly connects with the viewer. Her natural curiosity and willingness to dive deep into her character brought something entirely unique to the narrative.”
Reflecting on the collective journey of putting this ambitious cast together, producers Riddhi Chawda and Utsav Upadhyay shared:
“Bringing Naam: To Live Is War to life has been an incredible ride. When you have a visionary like Mahesh Bhatt guiding the pulse of the story, and a director like Sidhaant Sachdev translating that vision with absolute clarity, you need a cast that can match that fire. Watching Veer, Varun, Prashant, ans Shefali feed off each other’s energy on set was pure magic. We can’t wait for audiences to witness the raw power of this film.”
Sharing his vision for the film and working with this incredible lineup, director Sidhaant Sachdev shared:
“Directing Naam: To Live Is War has been an intense, exhilarating journey. When you have legendary mentors like Mahesh Bhatt guiding the soul of the story, and producers who trust your vision completely, your job as a director becomes about letting the characters breathe. Every actor in this film from Veer and Varun to Prashant, and Shefali, brought a raw honesty to the set that elevated every single frame.”
Directed by Sidhaant Sachdev and produced by Riddhi Chawda and Utsav Upadhyay under Utsav Entertainment and Productions, Naam: To Live Is War is quickly shaping up to be a gripping, must-watch experience.
