Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s wife Aaliya produces Holy Cow, a film with a cow as the ‘heroine’

Holy Cow is a satire directed by Sai Kabir, known for his work in Revolver Rani, Kismat Konnection and The Shaukeens among others.

Aaliya Siddiqui, actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s wife, plans to produce a film titled Holy Cow, with a cow playing the central character. Nawazuddin was last seen in Thackeray, a biopic on Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray, where he played the titular character.

Aaliya has earlier announced her first film, Teejan Bai which is yet to see the light of the day.

Aaliya said in a statement: “Holy Cow is a satire of today’s times with the sensibility of serious cinema. It is directed by Sai Kabir, known for his work in Revolver Rani, Kismat Konnection and The Shaukeens among others.” Kabir said it is a “female-oriented” film.

“The heroine of my movie is a cow,” he added.

Shooting for the film will begin in Madhya Pradesh soon, read the statement. Aaliya’s first film to be announced was Teejan Bai, a film based on the life of Pandavani exponent Teejan Bai.

Meanwjhile, Nawazuddin is gearing up for the release of Ritesh Batra’s Photograph that also stars Sanya Malhotra. Photograph is set to hit theatres on March 15.