Randeep Hooda and Neena Gupta will come together for the first time in a romantic comedy titled Pachhattar Ka Chhora.

Produced by JJ Creations LLP and Shivam Cinema Vision, the film is directed by Jayant Gilatar and began production in Rajsamand, Rajasthan, on Monday.

Gulshan Grover and Sanjay Mishra are also playing significant roles in the film.

“This one is unlike any that I have done before, a romantic drama with an undercurrent of situational humour that will hopefully leave audiences in splits while giving them some fodder for thought. You have not seen a love story like this before,” Randeep said in a statement.

Kumar Mangat Pathak, chairman of Panorama Studios, which is producing the film, said they have always backed interesting subjects and the film “struck a chord” with them immediately.

“With audiences having exposure to cinema from across the world now, we are looking out for stories that will be different yet entertaining. Pachhattar Ka Chhora is a film that talks about a very important aspect of life in a lighter vein. We are looking forward to bringing this journey of a 75-year-young man,” he said.

Gilatar has directed Akbar-Birbal, Marathi films Sadarakshanaay and Ranbhoomi in the past. His Natasamrat in Gujarati was another big hit. In Hindi, he has directed Chalk N Duster.

“I have always been drawn to unconventional subjects rather than the run-of-the-mill. Pachhattar Ka Chhora is a perfect fit, and I am excited to start the journey of this film today. That the story will be told through two powerhouse performers, Randeep and Neenaji, is an added bonus,” the filmmaker said.