Archive · 7 Nov 2025
Anupam Kher Praises Director Yogesh Pagare's Sci-Fi Drama 'Mano Ya Na Mano'
Imagine a movie where people talk a lot instead of singing and dancing, like in many Indian films.
This movie, 'Mano Ya Na Mano,' is like that!
It’s inspired by an old Hollywood movie and is about big ideas like life and time.
Anupam Kher, a famous actor, went to see it and really liked it.
He said the director, Yogesh Pagare, was brave to make a movie that relies mostly on good writing and actors talking to keep people interested.
The movie doesn't have action, but it has smart talks and a surprising ending.
It tries to be different from typical movies and makes you think about science and faith.
Anupam Kher found it to be a refreshing and unique film.
Veteran actor Anupam Kher attended a special screening of the Hindi sci-fi drama 'Mano Ya Na Mano – Anything Is Possible' in Mumbai.
The film, directed by Yogesh Pagare, is an official Hindi adaptation of the Hollywood classic 'The Man from Earth'.
Anupam Kher praised director Yogesh Pagare for the film's unique concept, strong writing, and powerful performances, calling it a brave experiment.
'Mano Ya Na Mano' focuses on dialogue-driven storytelling, exploring themes of life, time, belief, and science, moving away from traditional song-and-dance.
The film is produced by Vijay M. Jain under the banner of Sci Fi Indian Films, in association with Falling Sky Entertainment.
- Who
- Veteran actor Anupam Kher, director Yogesh Pagare, and cast members including Hiten Tejwani, Rajiv Thakur, and Shikhaa Malhotra.
- What
- Anupam Kher attended a special screening of the sci-fi drama 'Mano Ya Na Mano – Anything Is Possible' and praised its unique concept, writing, and performances.
- When
- Last evening.
- Where
- Redbulb Studios in Mumbai.
- Why
- To support and acknowledge director Yogesh Pagare's bold and experimental approach to filmmaking with a dialogue-driven narrative.
Traditional Indian Cinema
'Mano Ya Na Mano' Approach
Narrative Style
Traditional Indian Cinema
Relies on song-and-dance spectacles.
'Mano Ya Na Mano' Approach
Focuses on dialogue-driven storytelling with profound themes.
Audience Engagement
Traditional Indian Cinema
Employs conventional entertainment elements.
'Mano Ya Na Mano' Approach
Uses intellectual discussions, tension, and an unexpected climax.
Genre Experimentation
Traditional Indian Cinema
Follows established genre conventions.
'Mano Ya Na Mano' Approach
Presents a brave and refreshing experiment in sci-fi and philosophical depth.
- Director
- Yogesh Pagare
- Star Cast
- Hiten Tejwani, Rajiv Thakur, Shikhaa Malhotra
- Producers
- Vijay M. Jain (Sci Fi Indian Films), in association with Falling Sky Entertainment
- Inspiration
- The Man from Earth (Hollywood cult classic)
- Themes
- Life, time, belief, science, faith, human emotion
- Screening Location
- Redbulb Studios, Mumbai
