Director PT Kunjhu Muhammed, who directed films such as Paradesi and Magrib, has cast Chemban Vinod Jose and Nimisha Sajayan in his next film, Bahar.

Said to be based on the story of job aspirants who illegally migrated to the Gulf decades ago, the film is expected to start rolling in June in Kozhikode. The scripting has been done by Kunjhu Muhammed himself.

Chemban will reportedly play a character named Ramakrishnan in the film. An official announcement listing the remaining cast and crew is expected soon.

Meanwhile, Chemban is currently busy with the shoot of Puzhi Kkadakan. He also has an important part in Lijo Jose Pellissery’s Jallikattu. Nimisha, on the other hand, has Sanal Kumar Sasidharan’s Chola, Vidhu Vincent’s Stand Up, Rajeev Ravi’s Thuramukham, and Sidharth Barathan’s Jinn coming up next. She recently won the State award for her performances in Oru Kuprasidha Payyan and Chola.