Filmmaker Gurinder Chadha has officially unveiled her latest project, "Christmas Karma," a contemporary Bollywood musical. Drawing inspiration from Charles Dickens' timeless classic "A Christmas Carol," the film promises to bring a fresh perspective to the beloved story.
"The Big Bang Theory" alum Kunal Nayyar will portray the lead role of Scrooge in the movie, which also feature a star-studded cast of Eva Longoria, Billy Porter, Hugh Bonneville, Boy George, Leo Suter, Charithra Chandran, Pixie Lott, Danny Dyer, Bilal Hasna, Allan Corduner, Tracy-Ann Oberman, Rufus Jones, Eve and Nitin Ganatra.
Chadha, best known "Bhaji on the Beach", "Bend It Like Beckham", "Bride and Prejudice", "Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging", "It's a Wonderful Afterlife" and "Viceroy's House", is also producing and writing the new movie, which will feature music written by British singer-songwriter Gary Barlow, Shaznay Lewis and Nitin Sawhney.
With "Christmas Karma", Chadha said, the aim is to create a festive classic for "our times and for generations to come". "By adapting one of history’s greatest novels - Charles Dickens’ 'Christmas Carol' - I am making a British film from my unique, original point of view but one that resonates with Dickens’ masterful statement on the human condition.
"I am blessed with such a great diverse cast and eclectic music team - the soundtrack will be banging, influenced by Gospel, Bhangra, Carols and classic pop songs. You will not be able to sit still," the 64-year-old director said in a statement.
