Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Hasan Minhaj Team Up For Netflix's Best Of The Best
Best of the Best, a new Netflix film, features Maitreyi Ramakrishnan and Hasan Minhaj under the direction of Lena Khan.
Maitreyi Ramakrishnan is all set to shine in the upcoming Netflix film Best of the Best, a vibrant Bollywood-inspired dance comedy that also stars comedian Hasan Minhaj. This project reunites Maitreyi with acclaimed director Lena Khan, with whom she previously collaborated on the hit series Never Have I Ever.
Best of the Best promises to be a dynamic fusion of vibrant South Asian culture, campus life and competitive dance, exploring themes of friendship and self-discovery. While the film's release date has yet to be announced by Netflix, fans are eagerly anticipating the blend of music, dance and heartfelt storytelling.
The series is a vibrant coming-of-age dance film that follows the journey of childhood best friends Maya and Anjali as they join their college's Bollywood dance team. As they strive for a national title, they navigate the highs and lows of competition, discovering that the true prize lies in the growth, camaraderie and cultural connection they forge along the way. Exploring themes of friendship, self-discovery and cultural pride, this film promises to be an uplifting and energetic ride.
According to Variety, Hasan Minhaj collaborated with Prashanth Venkataramanujam on the script, and the duo will also co-produce the film under their 186K Films banner. They'll be joined by Jonathan Eirich of Rideback, with Ryan Halprin serving as executive producer.
Maitreyi Ramakrishnan expressed her enthusiasm on Instagram, posting, 'My body is sore but my heart is full," and revealing that her character is Tamil of Sri Lankan origin, adding, 'Hope y'all enjoy!"
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Actress Priyanka Kedia also joined the cast. She posted, 'The most surreal announcement I never could have imagined I'd get to make. From the bottom of my heart, thank you thank you thank you for making that little girl's (and her parents') dreams come true. This is going to be such an insanely special one. Get ready!!!!!!!!!!!! P.S. Mama, Pops, Hirshie @kedia_hv, this one is for you."
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Acclaimed director Lena Khan, known for her work on Flora & Ulysses and Never Have I Ever, brings her expertise to Best of the Best, a film that celebrates the vibrant world of college Bollywood dance teams. These teams have become a haven for South Asian students to connect with their cultural heritage, and the movie captures this spirit, making it a relatable and authentic portrayal for young audiences.
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