The subject immediately connected with producer Vipul Amrutlal Shah, who saw the cinematic potential in this untold chapter of India’s history.
What followed was an extensive research and writing process that lasted nearly five years. Suvendu Bhatacharjee and Vipul Amrutlal Shah worked closely on developing the story structure, screenplay drafts, and understanding the political, financial, and emotional layers of the 1990 economic crisis.
As the script evolved, writers Saurabh Bharat and Ravi Asrani came on board to further shape the screenplay and work on the final dialogue drafts along with Vipul Amrutlal Shah.
The writers reportedly time studying archives, news reports, official records, and real events from the period to ensure the film stayed authentic and grounded.
During the scripting stage itself, Vipul Amrutlal Shah strongly felt that Manoj Bajpayee would be the perfect actor to portray the calm, intelligent, and emotional personality required for the role.
