Love Aaj Kal Reunion: Vir Das and Kavi Shastri team up for directorial debut : Bollywood News

Comedian-actor Vir Das and writer-producer Kavi Shastri's journey from background players to co-directors is a tale of serendipity that began on the sets of the 2009 film Love Aaj Kal. Vir Das recently took to Instagram to share a nostalgic throwback of their first encounter, delighting fans with the announcement of their joint directorial debut.

Love Aaj Kal Reunion: Vir Das and Kavi Shastri team up for directorial debut

In a heartwarming series of pictures, Vir and Kavi can be seen enjoying a leisurely coffee session, reminiscing about their early days in the film industry. One photo, in particular, captured a still from Love Aaj Kal's iconic song ‘Twist,’ featuring the duo alongside the film's lead actor, Saif Ali Khan. In the movie, Kavi portrayed the role of Jaat, while Vir brought the character of Shonty to life. Accompanying the post was Vir Das' exciting revelation about their collaborative venture behind the camera. With the caption, “Two guys met as background players in Love Aaj Kal. Now they’re directing a film together. This is them on reccee, where the rule is only one person is allowed to sip. @kavishastri #comingsoon,” Vir Das hinted at their shared journey from beginnings to creative partners.

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The announcement of Vir Das and Kavi Shastri's directorial collaboration has generated buzz within the entertainment industry, with fans eagerly awaiting further details about their upcoming project.

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