JioCinema, one of India’s leading streaming platforms, continues to expand its repertoire of unique stories presented in a captivating narrative with the trailer launch of its latest offering – ‘Ishq Next Door’. This endearing romantic comedy, written by Shaharyar Farooqui & Akhilesh Vats, and directed by Akhilesh Vats will stream for free on JioCinema from 3rd July. Presented by Jio Studios, produced by Jyoti Deshpande and Rusk Studios, with a simple style of storytelling, heartfelt moments, and powerful performances, this web-series promises to capture the hearts of audiences across the country. The show stars ensemble cast of Natasha Bhardwaj, Abhay Mahajan, and Mrinal Dutt along with the very talented YouTube sensation Purav Jha.
This story celebrates the power of true love, desi style! ‘Ishq Next Door’ with its captivating narrative deftly weaves together the intricate themes of love, friendship, and familial responsibilities and is sure to resonate with viewers from all walks of life. Abhay Mahajan as Dev leads a simple and fulfilling life as he carries the responsibilities of his mother and rebellious younger brother. Fate decides to add some excitement and colour to his mundane existence through his encounter with the young, beautiful, and full-of-life Meher Kaur Sikka, while another intriguing character, Ashwin, arrives in style to make Dev’s life more colourful as well as complicated! This engaging narrative of discovering and fighting for one’s true love amidst the chaos of life in general promises to captivate audiences with its relatable story, exceptional performances and humorous punches that will leave you laughing out loud.
Natasha Bhardwaj shared her excitement on the web-series launch and said, “My journey in the OTT world has been fulfilling but also one riddled with challenges. I am extremely grateful to have the opportunity to play such emotionally rich characters that have allowed me to express a myriad of emotions and truly hone my acting skills. Meher is unlike any character I have played earlier. She’s simple, yet strong and resilient! Every shade in her character allowed me to explore new facets of my craft. In a complicated world struggling with negativity and hardships, a simple love story like ‘Ishq Next Door’ that heroes the emotions of hope and love through a heartfelt narrative, comes as a breath of fresh air. With this show’s release on India’s largest entertainment platform, JioCinema, we now have the opportunity to take this feel-good story that celebrates love desi style and its positive emotions to the remotest corners of the country!”
YouTube sensation Purav Jha shared moments from his own life journey, “This series is extremely special. It’s my second foray into the expansive and creatively satisfying world of OTT web-series. I am nervous but also excited to see how the audience reacts to my all-new avatar in a completely different entertainment platform! The simple yet powerful storytelling with characters that one will encounter across all walks of life is sure to resonate with the audience and build a strong connection.”
Abhay Mahajan spoke about the series and the instant connection he felt with the script, “When I read the script, I felt an instant connection with the simple yet powerful story and just knew that I had to be a part of it. It has been an extremely satisfying experience portraying Dev. He’s someone every individual can relate to. He’s simple, dutiful, rooted in reality, but somewhere a dreamer whose hopeful and passionate side is unleashed by the girl-next-door, Meher. It’s a simple story, but sometimes the simplest stories are the hardest to do justice to. I am grateful to the entire team for bringing their A-game every single day and helping each of us grow as actors. As an actor, I had the opportunity to portray a character with layers of emotions and conflicts, which made the experience truly fulfilling.”
Mrinal Dutt spoke about his experience of working on the series, “It was lot of fun working on the series. The character I play is slightly grey, someone who is a little selfish, but has an entire journey that makes it all the more relatable and exciting to portray on screen. Rom-com love stories like ‘Ishq Next Door’ don’t come by very often specially in a world of crime dramas, it’s simple and has its heart at the right place. I am grateful to be doing a series that is sure to build an instant connection with audiences across the country and leave them with a beautiful after taste”
Director Akhilesh Vats shared his excitement on helming the show, ” It’s my debut show in OTT space and I couldn’t have asked for a better one which will be loved by all age groups. I would like to thank my producers Rusk Media and Jio Studios who offered me this opportunity and above all the cast – Natasha, Mrinal, Abhay and Purav who supported me wholeheartedly and they have given their best to the character they have performed. Ishq Next Door is breath of fresh air and after a long time a romcom is here which has its simplicity, charm, melodious tunes and more. I am grateful that my series is releasing on JioCinema which has a huge reach among OTT audiences.
Watch the trailer of this endearing love story, ‘Ishq Next Door,’ exclusively on JioCinema, streaming from 3rd July 2023! Trailer –
