Actors Neena Gupta and Kalki Koechlin are set to be part of an international film Goldfish that will focus on creating awareness about mental health. It is a British-American project being produced by Splendid Films USA. It will be directed by Pushan Kriplani who developed the script keeping the two actors in mind who are set to play mother-daughter in the drama.
Neena Gupta told a daily that when Kriplani came to her with the script, she was excited and nervous since it is a challenging role. But, she said that the director gives their actors creative freedom.
Kalki Koechlin said that Neena Gupta is an amazing actor and it will be a happy union of people from different walks of life. The drama is expected to go on floors in the UK early next year.
The story is set in London as Kalki Koechlin plays the role of a daughter who returns home to her estranged mother, played by Neena Gupta, who is showing early signs of dementia. The two of them rediscover their relationship as they create awareness around mental health and more. The shooting is expected to begin early next year in London.
