Actress Tanishaa Mukerji is set to return to the screen with filmmaker Kapil Kaustubh Sharma’s upcoming film, “Zindagi Phir Bhi Khoobsurat Hai”, with the director praising her for bringing emotional honesty and depth to her character.
Speaking about Tanishaa’s comeback, Kapil said her emotional sensitivity made her well-suited to a role that journeys through different stages of life.
“Tanishaa is an actor who has a certain emotional quality that was very important for this character. The story moves across different stages of life, and I wanted someone who could bring honesty and depth to that journey,” he said.
Describing the project as a personal film, Kapil added, “Zindagi Phir Bhi Khoobsurat Hai is a very personal film for me. It is about relationships, changing times and the beauty of ordinary life, and I believe Tanishaa has brought a very special sensitivity to the character.”
Set within Mumbai’s Parsi community, the film spans the period from the 1990s to 2025 and brings together romance, humour and emotion. Parts of the movie were shot inside real Parsi homes in South Mumbai and Dadar Parsi Colony.
Kapil also worked closely with members of the community during the film’s production to portray their culture, lifestyle, mannerisms and dialect with authenticity.
The filmmaker has taken on multiple responsibilities for “Zindagi Phir Bhi Khoobsurat Hai”, serving as its writer, director and producer, while also acting in the film. He plays a Parsi character whose story unfolds across different stages of life. For the older phase of the character’s journey, Kapil underwent a physical transformation.
The film features an ensemble cast comprising Sushmita Mukherjee, Kitu Gidwani, Pervein Dastur, Delnaaz Irani, Tanaaz Irani, Shahrukh Sirus Irani, Dolly Thakore and Ananya Dutta, alongside Tanishaa.
“Zindagi Phir Bhi Khoobsurat Hai” is expected to be screened at international film festivals before its theatrical release.
Tanishaa was last seen in the 2024 film “Luv You Shankar”. She has also appeared on television, finishing as a finalist on “Bigg Boss 7” and “Khatron Ke Khiladi 7”, and later participating in “Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 11”.