Shabana Raza
,
Manoj Bajpayee
‘s wife and former actor, is poised to reenter the entertainment industry after nearly 15 years, albeit in a different capacity.
As of now, Shabana Raza Bajpayee is not making a
comeback
to acting but will venture into production for Bajpayee’s upcoming film ‘
Bhaiyaa Ji
.’ Alongside Manoj Bajpayee and
Vikram Khakhar
, she has launched their production house, Aurega Studios.
This marks Manoj Bajpayee’s debut as a film producer.
In this fresh endeavor, Manoj is partnering with Vikram Khakhar, recognized for producing films such as ‘Main Aur Charles,’ ‘Dobara’ (an official adaptation of the American horror film ‘Oculus’), ‘One By Two,’ and ‘Virsa.’
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‘Bhaiyya Ji’ centers on a man who defends his family and sets out on a quest for vengeance against those who have harmed his loved ones. This film marks the debut of Aurega Studios. The makers recently unveiled a trending song from the movie titled ‘Baagh Ka Kareja.’
Shabana made her Instagram debut last week, sharing a carousel of family photos as her first post with the caption, “Hello World, here’s my world.” Manoj Bajpayee swiftly responded, sharing her post on his Instagram story, welcoming her to his world with folded hands emoji.
Shabana entered the spotlight with her acting debut in
Vidhu Vinod Chopra
‘s 1998 film ‘Kareeb,’ starring alongside
Bobby Deol
. The movie catapulted her to fame, leading to numerous offers. She subsequently appeared in notable films like ‘Hogi Pyaar Ki Jeet,’ ‘Fiza,’ ‘Alli Thandha Vaanam,’ ‘Smile,’ ‘Koi Mere Dil Mein Hai,’ and ‘Aatma.’ Her last major screen appearance was in
Suparn Verma
‘s ‘Acid Factory’ in 2009