Himanshu Sharma and Kanika Dhillon talk about co-writing Aanand L Rai’s heartwarming tale Rakshabandhan

National award-winning writer Himanshu Sharma, whose body of work includes the Tanu weds Manu series and Raanjhanaa is collaborating for the first time with the acclaimed screenwriter Kanika Dhillon.

Kanika is known for writing films like Manmarziyaan, Kedarnath and Judgementall Hai Kya, there's a lot that makes both of them powerhouse writers and we are super stoked to learn that they have co-written their highly anticipated next Rakshabandhan which will be directed by Anand L Rai.

Rakshabandhan stars superstar Akshay Kumar and Bhumi Pednekar in the lead. The film was announced by Akshay Kumar at the festival of Raksha Bandhan last year.

Talking about the project Himanshu Sharma said, "This is the first time that I'm co-writing a script and I'm fortunate to collaborate with a talent like Kanika...who has got such a distinct voice...she has such a varied body of work which I've always admired and I hope we do our best in Rakshabandhan."

Sharing her excitement about writing, Rakshabandhan, Kanika Dhillon stated, "Rakshabandhan is a very special story and for the first time I have collaborated with Himanshu Sharma - who is known for changing the landscape of Hindi films. Of course, I was nervous and excited to work with this gigantic talent. With Rakshabandhan we hope we will be able to tell a story that makes its way into the hearts of every brother and sister."

Rakshabandhan is presented by Akshay Kumar's sister, Alka Bhatia, and Anand L Rai. The film is backed by Colour Yellow Productions in association with Cape of Good Films.

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