Filmmaker Saumitra Singh shares his directorial debut journey of Naseeruddin Shah starrer ‘The Wallet’

Director Saumitra Singh marks his directorial debut with the short film The

<div>Wallet that stars Naseeruddin Shah and Navni Parihar in the pivotal roles. The

Actor Naseeruddin Shah says, “Just as miniature is more difficult to make than

a large canvas, short stories are more difficult than to write a novel, I feel short

films are also difficult to make than feature films since they have to be brief.

Amongst all the short films I had done in past couple of years, I would

recommend The Wallet, written and directed by Saumitra Singh, which is a

very simple, sweet and moving story. I really enjoyed working on it even

though it is helmed by a first time director but he was very clear with what he

wanted.”

Actress Navni Parihar shares, “It was a great experience working for this

beautiful short film The Wallet. It has a lovely and simple script, which is very

well executed by writer-director Saumitra Singh. And yes, working with my

favourite actor Mr. Naseeruddin Shah in it was the icing on the cake.”

Writer-director Saumitra Singh says, “Every project, every journey is a learning

experience. Yes, it’s often a roller coaster ride, but that’s the fun of it. I feel

grateful to have worked with great icons of our film industry like Naseeruddin

Shah, Navni Parihar. My mother, Shipra Singh not just helped me to complete

the film financially but also emotionally so that I can stay grounded and not get

distracted. Another co-producer Garima Shukla and Shashwat Joshi helped the

project at a point where we felt it might just not be completed.”

Co-producer Shashwat Joshi shares, “I knew Saumitra Singh from a long ago, I

was sure he was a creative person. When I came to know that Saumitra is

going to make a short film The Wallet with Naseeruddin Shah sir and Navni

Parihar ma’am, then I went to meet him and found out that the story of the

film so touching. I immediately joined this film because I wanted to work with

Naseer sir, Navni ma’am and Saumitra. I will always be thankful to Saumitra for

giving me and my production company Jack N Jill Pictures, a chance to

associate with The Wallet.”

The Wallet is produced by Shipra Singh and co-produced by Garima Shukla and

Shashwat Joshi. Hasan Khan is the Executive Producer (EP) on the film. The

Wallet has grabbed over 50 plus awards among the national and international

film festival circuits.

Post ‘The Wallet’, director Saumitra Singh helmed Painful Pride, Darwaaza and

Kalabai From Byculla and will announce the release dates soon.