Overview
Dark Rainbow is an Indian Bollywood film project directed by Abhik Bhanu and announced publicly in late 2011. The production attracted media attention at its launch and was reported to star Sara Khan and Mayur Mehta. An online project page and promotional materials were referenced during its initial publicity phase; further promotional links were circulated at the time (official page, promotional trailer/teaser).
Production and launch
The film's official launch event took place on 15 December 2011, attended by industry figures including Ekta Kapoor, who made a guest appearance at the ceremony (event report). Launch events of this type typically include a formal pooja, media interactions and announcement of principal cast and crew. Dark Rainbow was publicly announced as a mid-2014 release during its early promotional cycle.
Cast and crew
Key credits cited during the launch list Abhik Bhanu as director, with Sara Khan and Mayur Mehta named among the principal cast. Sara Khan is better known for her work in Indian television and reality programming, while Mayur Mehta's profile was cited in promotional materials. Further cast, crew and technical credits were not widely published in mainstream trade sources at the time of the announcement.
Release history and current status
Although the film was scheduled for a mid-2014 release according to early reports, publicly available information about a wide theatrical or digital release is limited. In the film industry it is not uncommon for announced release windows to be postponed, rescheduled or occasionally shelved for financial, creative or distribution reasons. Reliable confirmation of final distribution, box office performance or critical reception for Dark Rainbow is not prominent in major film databases.
Context and notable points
Dark Rainbow illustrates several common features of Bollywood productions: public launch events to build early interest, involvement of television actors crossing into film, and reliance on producers and industry guests to raise a project's profile. Where a film's subsequent release is unclear, researchers and interested viewers are advised to consult official channels and trade reports for updates, such as the project's promotional pages referenced above (project page).
- Director: Abhik Bhanu
- Principal cast (announced): Sara Khan, Mayur Mehta
- Official launch: 15 December 2011 (event with Ekta Kapoor)
- Reported planned release: mid-2014