Vishal Bhardwaj to direct spy-thriller ‘Khufiya’ for Netflix

Mumbai, Sep 16 : Filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj is all set to direct a spy-thriller titled Khufiya for streaming giant Netflix.

Khufiya is inspired by true events and based on an espionage novel Escape to Nowhere by Amar Bhushan.

The film stars Tabu, Ali Fazal, Wamiqa Gabbi and Ashish Vidyarthi in pivotal roles.Bhardwaj said, "With Khufiya, my attempt is to create an edgy espionage film that contrasts the slow burn of intelligence & surveillance work with ones deep rooted emotional conflicts"Tabu will once again be seen working with Bhardwaj.

The two have previously worked in films like Maqbool, Haider and Talwar, which Bhardwaj co-wrote and co-produced with Meghna Gulzar.She will also be seen in his son Aasman Bhardwajs directorial debut Kuttey.

Tabu said, "Khufiya is a one of a kind project, extremely close to my heart and I am excited to be a part of this gripping spy thriller.As always, its a delight working with VB (Vishal Bhardwaj) again, and feels like homecoming!"Produced by Vishal Bhardwaj Films and directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, Khufiya is a story about Krishna Mehra, a R&AW operative who is assigned to track down the mole selling Indias defence secrets.

All along, grappling with her dual identity of a spy and a lover.Pratiksha Rao, Director, Films and Licensing, Netflix India added: "His films are known to brilliantly showcase inherent conflicts between different characters and their worlds through moving stories, and we cant wait for our members to experience this through the incredible story of Khufiya.