In 2020, before the first lockdown, director Vipin Das decided to quit films and look for another job. This was when his series Antakshari, which was set to go on floors, got stalled. Fast forward to 2022, he has released two of his films to critical acclaim — Antakshari, a slow-burn thriller and Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey, a smart comedy.
Back in 2020, Vipin decided to take a step back from films when he was asked to make major changes to the script of Antakshari. But the first lockdown changed his decision. He recalls, “It was when everyone was at home and not working, so we became equals. The producer was my friend and the situation gave us the confidence to go ahead and do what we wanted to. When everyone relaxed, I got back to writing and reworked the script of the series into a film. And we started shooting right after the lockdown.”