Hotel Milan (2018)

Interesting facts

Hotel Milan is a 2018 Indian comedy drama film directed by Vishal Mishra. It stars Kunaal Roy Kapur, Karishma Sharma, Zeishan Quadri, Jaideep Ahlawat, Rajesh Sharma, Malvi Malhotra and Zakir Hussain. Based on the "anti-Romeo squads" formed by the Yogi Adityanath ministry in Uttar Pradesh, the film was shot in Kanpur and Unnao. It was released on 16 November 2018 and received poor critical reception.

Production

After the formation of the Yogi Adityanath ministry in Uttar Pradesh, anti-Romeo squads were set up to prevent Eve teasing, ensure the safety of women at public places, and "create fear among potential harassers". However, the squads drew criticism when videos of them harassing young couples surfaced in the media.

Kunaal Roy Kapur, Karishma Sharma, Zeishan Quadri, and Jaideep Ahlawat were cast in the film. When questioned by the media regarding the controversial subject matter, Misha responded that he was not expecting any protest against the film.

Principal photography began in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, on 18 July 2017. For the hotel scenes, an old bungalow was renovated by the filmmakers. Hotel Milan marked the first film of Karishma Sharma in a leading role. She had previously been seen in Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2. Some of the scenes were shot in Unnao. A.B.

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