Divyanka Tripathi starrer The Magic of Shiri has been scheduled for a later date amidst the controversy of Jain community refuting it. Also starting Javed Jaffrey in the lead the web series was set to launch JioCinema on July 13.
Posting about the postponed release, Divyanka wrote on social media, “Mehermaan Kadardan sahiban, taiyar ho jaiye hone ko hairaan. Batani hai aap sabko ek dil ki baat, Shiri milne aegi ab ek naye din aur ek nayi tareekh ke saath. Bus kuch aur doni ka karna hoga aap sabklo intezar. Hum hain aapke sabra ke liye shukra guzaar (Get ready to be surprised one and all! Shiri will now meet you on a new date and time. You will have to wait a few days, and we are grateful for your patience).”She wrote alongside the poster, “Show date postponed. Stay tuned for further updates! We’ll be back soon with Shiri…”
In conversation with Zoom TV, Divyanka said, “A lot of hard work has gone into the project from the entire team. Of course, no intention was to hurt any sentiments. I hope we find a solution.”
Helmed by Birsa Dasgupta, the show stars Namit Das, Parmeet Sethi, Darshan Zareewala and Neelu Kohli. It will be streamed by Jio Studios and bankrolled by Jyoti Deshpande and Tanveer Bookwala.
After the trailer launch, the actor mentioned in a press conference the experience of playing Shiri, “It has reminded me of the indomitable spirit we all possess, the courage to follow our dreams, and the transformative power of embracing our true selves. Through ‘The Magic of Shiri,’ we aim to inspire and uplift viewers, showcasing that even in the midst of chaos, there is always room for magic and wonder. It’s a heartfelt narrative that celebrates the human spirit and the incredible strength that lies within each of us only if we believe in it.”
