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John Abraham to star with debutante Aisha Sharma in Milap Zaveri's dark thriller

John Abraham and Manoj Bajpayee are set to star together in a dark thriller which will be directed by Milap Zaveri. The film will be bankrolled by Nikkhil Advani and the shoot of the same has commenced recently. It is reported that Aisha Sharma, who is the younger sister of Tum Bin 2 actress Neha Sharma, will be the leading lady opposite John Abraham in the film.

In an interaction with a leading Indian daily, Aisha who has been into modeling for 5 years stated, "As an outsider in this industry, your choices are important as you don’t get a second chance. So, I’d been waiting for the right project and it’ll be overwhelming to share screen space with John and Manoj sir."


She further said, "They saw the tape and really liked it. I remember my first meeting with Nikkhil sir. I walked into his office, saw that he was in a meeting and went straight into the conference room as it was the only empty room. He later joked, ‘You stroll in and take over my office’, to which I retorted that he couldn’t bully a newbie,” laughs Aisha, quick to add that she is not just a pretty face in the film but stands up for a cause and has a mind of her own. She plays a vet and loves animals in real life too. “My dog, Joy, is like a sibling and I have her name tattooed on my hand."

Aisha will kick start the shoot for the film from March 18, 2018.

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  • Netflix says global viewing of Southeast Asian titles rose almost 50% between 2023 and 2024.
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  • Netflix holds more than half of the region’s total viewing and remains its biggest investor in originals.
  • New rivals, including Max, Viu and Vidio, are forcing sharper competition.
  • Local jobs, training and tourism are increasing as productions expand across the region.

Last year, something shifted in what the world watched. Global viewership of Southeast Asian content on Netflix grew by nearly 50%, and this isn't just a corporate milestone; it’s a signal. Stories from Jakarta, Bangkok, and Manila are no longer regional curiosities. They are now part of the global mainstream.

The numbers tell a clear story. Over 100 Southeast Asian titles have now entered Netflix’s Global Top 10 lists. More than 40 of those broke through in 2024 alone. This surge is part of a bigger boom in the region’s own backyard. The total premium video-on-demand market in Southeast Asia saw viewership hit 440 billion minutes in 2024, with revenues up 14% to £1.44 billion (₹15,300 crore). Netflix commands over half of that viewership and 42% of the revenue. They have a clear lead, but the entire market is rising.

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