Suhaib Ilyasi making film on ‘misuse’ of section 498A

His film tells the story of a NRI family,which comes to India looking for a bride for the son but their peace is disrupted after the marriage turns into a sour affair.

Ilyasi,who was charged under the section himself after his wife committed suicide,says the story takes bits from real life incidents and is not based on a particular one. “If you search online,you will find thousands of cases where people have been victims of the misuse of the section 498A,” he said.

The film stars veteran actors Aloknath and Farida Jalal. The lead couple is played by newcomer Harsh Nagar,who is making his debut with soon-to-be-released film ‘Always Kabhi Kabhi’,and Shrishti Gautam. “Farida Jalal has this image of a nice old lady,but for the first time she would be seen a different avatar – playing a mad woman,” said Ilyasi.

Even though the film is a based on a social issue,Ilyasi says it is going to be a commercial entertainer with songs by Sonu Nigam,Shaan and Shreya Ghosal.

‘498A’ is produced by Ilyasi’s company Aaliya Productions and is looking at an October release.