Published 13:32 IST, February 16th 2021
Who is Hamisha Daryani-Ahuja? Get to know the director of Netflix's 'Namaste Wahala'
'Namaste Wahala' had Valentine's premiere on Netflix and stays put in the top 10 charts ever since. Who is Hamisha Daryani-Ahuja? Get to know the director.
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First time director Hamisha Daryani-Ahuja is winning fans' hearts with Netflix film Namaste Wahala. Although it's a llywood (Nigerian cinema) film, it definitely takes inspiration from Bollywood and oozes out desi vibes with colourful drama and musical love. In her interview with Lost in Lagos, director Hamisha introduced herself to world and spoke about what me her want to pursue this film. Let's get to kw director and movie that's making helines.
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Who is Hamisha Daryani-Ahuja?
Namaste Wahala director shares her roots with both India and Nigeria as she comes from an Indian household but has been born and brought up in Lagos. After practically touring world for studies, she decided to move back to Lagos, where she is w settled with her husband and son. It is, indeed, shocking to kw that popular movie is director's debut movie. But what's even more surprising is that Hamisha didn't start as a filmmaker at all. Hamisha revealed to Lost in Lagos that she was actually a restauranter for a long time before venturing into film making. In fact, she h even founded a successful restaurant called Bistro 7 in Victoria Island before it was recently acquired by Chocolate City Group. Today, she is a shareholder of Chocolate City Lounge and a motivational speaker alongside rocking it as a movie maker.
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When asked what me her bring two film industries and cultures toger, director revealed how she felt lucky to be able to enjoy both cultures first hand and wanted everybody else to experience same as well. She also ded that Bollywood is a big part of Nigerian household and is as loved as llywood itself. refore, she wanted to fuse two, enjoy culture clashes and savour similarities as it makes up for a huge source of entertainment. What's more? Apart from directing, Hamisha will also be seen wearing actor's cap in Namaste Wahala with her extended cameo role. Take a look at Hamisha Daryani-Ahuja Instagram:
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13:32 IST, February 16th 2021