Reel mein Real? Zaigham Imam’s next film will see IPS Simala Prasad playing the role of a cop

MP IPS officer Simala Prasad

Bollywood's cop world is dominated by superstars, but now a real supercop has made a dent in this world. MP IPS officer Simala Prasad has played the role of investigating officer in the recently completed thriller film 'The Narmada Story'. Many veteran Bollywood actors like Raghubir Yadav, Mukesh Tiwari, Anjali Patil, Ishtiyak Khan are also going to be seen in this film, shot in Madhya Pradesh. The film is directed by Zaigham Imam, who has made international award-winning films like 'Alif' and 'Nakkash'.

As per the makers, ‘The Narmada Story' promises a gripping suspense thriller rooted in the real experiences of the police force, bucking the trend of Bollywood's larger-than-life masala films. This unique approach sets the stage for a film that will keep audiences on the edge of their seats.

While talking about this new approach and the idea of this movie, director Zaigham Imam stated, "The police department has been shown working in a very realistic manner in this film. In particular, the film focuses on the status of women in the police. More than heroism, there is reality and everyday problems that policemen face just like common people. The plot of the film is very close to the truth, so we searched for a real policeman for it and this effort was successful after a lot of hard work."

IPS Simala Prasad emphasized, "Policing is the most significant aspect of my life. Numerous officers are tirelessly striving to propel the department forward through various creative approaches. My involvement in films such as 'The Narmada Story' stands as my contribution to enhancing policing. I am delighted to have collaborated with esteemed veteran artists from my home state of MP in this meaningful film. They are not only exceptional actors but also shining stars. This film, I believe, will serve as an eye-opener in many regards."

For the unversed, director Zaigham Imam's Nakkash was selected by I & B Ministry to ‘represent the spirit of communal harmony in India'. I & B also sponsored its launch in the 'India Pavilion' at Cannes, where it was showcased during the 71st Cannes Film Festival 2018