A film inspired by the Laila-Majnu folklore is in the making and the ‘storytellers’ who have taken up the project are Imtiaz Ali and Ekta Kapoor, reports the Indian Express.

However, the movie which will launch new faces in the Hindi film industry will be directed by Imtiaz’s younger brother Sajid Ali. He will be making his directorial debut with the movie. Bankrolled by Ekta’s production house Balaji Telefilms, the film will hit the silver screens on May 4.

Sharing the first teaser poster of the romantic drama, Ekta wrote, ‘It’s here the 1st look Teaser Recreated. Re-imagined. Retold. Proud to collaborate with @imtiazaliofficial to present a classic love story with a contemporary twist. Here’s the teaser poster of #LailaMajnu.’ She posted another photo on Instagram with Jab Harry Met Sejal director Imtiaz and captioned it, ‘Guess I have a valentine Excited to recreate the epic love story, #LailaMajnu with master storyteller @imtiazaliofficial #LailaMajnuOn4thMay.’ Imtiaz has co-written the screenplay of the film and has also helped the newcomers in delivering a fine performance.