Anupam Kher to Star in Swedish-Belgian Film ‘Out of Fashion’, Directed by Jens Jonsson
Anupam Kher to Star in Swedish-Belgian Film ‘Out of Fashion’, Directed by Jens Jonsson
The international feature stars Sunil Munshi and explores the life of an Indian-origin fashion designer caught between his career in Paris and family responsibilities in Sweden.
Mumbai: Veteran actor Anupam Kher is set to star in Out of Fashion, an upcoming Swedish-Belgian feature film directed by acclaimed Swedish filmmaker Jens Jonsson. The film, which stars actor-writer Sunil Munshi in the lead role, brings together an international cast for a story that moves between the fashion world of Paris and a small town in Sweden.The shooting of the film has already begun in Stockholm.The project marks Jonsson’s return to feature filmmaking after a seven-year stint in television. The director previously won the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival for The King of Ping Pong, earning recognition for his distinctive approach to storytelling.
Written by Munshi, Out of Fashion follows Armand Kaiser, a successful fashion designer whose carefully constructed life begins to unravel when professional pressures collide with family obligations. Having established himself in Paris, Armand faces an ultimatum from his fashion house: deliver an entirely new collection within three weeks or risk losing his position.
At the same time, news from his hometown of Sala, Sweden, forces him to confront a deeply personal crisis. His father is living with irreversible dementia, while his sister needs support in raising her three children. As Armand attempts to navigate these competing demands, his journey takes an unexpected turn when he sets out towards the Himalayas to fulfil his father’s final wish.
Kher plays Armand’s father, a role that forms an emotional cornerstone of the narrative. The actor, whose career spans Indian and international cinema, has appeared in films including Bend It Like Beckham, Lust, Caution and Silver Linings Playbook, alongside his extensive work in Indian cinema.
For Munshi, the screenplay draws on personal experiences, particularly his relationship with his father. The film also places an Indian-origin family at the centre of a Swedish screenplay, bringing questions of cultural identity, belonging and intergenerational relationships into an international setting.
The supporting cast includes Bahar Pars, Helena Bergström, Krista Kosonen and Astrid Whettnall. The filmmakers have described the ensemble as a coming together of talent from different backgrounds.
Produced by Way Feature Films and [sic] film, the Swedish-Belgian project has Beside Productions, Film i Skåne, Film Stockholm and SVT among its co-production partners. Scanbox Entertainment is handling distribution. The film has received support from the Swedish Film Institute and the Belgian Tax Shelter.
Principal photography is scheduled to take place in Stockholm, Sala, Brussels and Paris between October and December 2026, with a theatrical release expected in early 2028.
With its blend of workplace pressures, family drama and an international setting, Out of Fashion brings together a story of ambition and personal reckoning, anchored by Kher’s presence in a European production.
Anupam Kher to Star in Swedish-Belgian Film ‘Out of Fashion’, Directed by Jens Jonsson
The international feature stars Sunil Munshi and explores the life of an Indian-origin fashion designer caught between his career in Paris and family responsibilities in Sweden.
Mumbai: Veteran actor Anupam Kher is set to star in Out of Fashion, an upcoming Swedish-Belgian feature film directed by acclaimed Swedish filmmaker Jens Jonsson. The film, which stars actor-writer Sunil Munshi in the lead role, brings together an international cast for a story that moves between the fashion world of Paris and a small town in Sweden.The shooting of the film has already begun in Stockholm.The project marks Jonsson’s return to feature filmmaking after a seven-year stint in television. The director previously won the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival for The King of Ping Pong, earning recognition for his distinctive approach to storytelling.
Written by Munshi, Out of Fashion follows Armand Kaiser, a successful fashion designer whose carefully constructed life begins to unravel when professional pressures collide with family obligations. Having established himself in Paris, Armand faces an ultimatum from his fashion house: deliver an entirely new collection within three weeks or risk losing his position.
At the same time, news from his hometown of Sala, Sweden, forces him to confront a deeply personal crisis. His father is living with irreversible dementia, while his sister needs support in raising her three children. As Armand attempts to navigate these competing demands, his journey takes an unexpected turn when he sets out towards the Himalayas to fulfil his father’s final wish.
Kher plays Armand’s father, a role that forms an emotional cornerstone of the narrative. The actor, whose career spans Indian and international cinema, has appeared in films including Bend It Like Beckham, Lust, Caution and Silver Linings Playbook, alongside his extensive work in Indian cinema.
For Munshi, the screenplay draws on personal experiences, particularly his relationship with his father. The film also places an Indian-origin family at the centre of a Swedish screenplay, bringing questions of cultural identity, belonging and intergenerational relationships into an international setting.
The supporting cast includes Bahar Pars, Helena Bergström, Krista Kosonen and Astrid Whettnall. The filmmakers have described the ensemble as a coming together of talent from different backgrounds.
Produced by Way Feature Films and [sic] film, the Swedish-Belgian project has Beside Productions, Film i Skåne, Film Stockholm and SVT among its co-production partners. Scanbox Entertainment is handling distribution. The film has received support from the Swedish Film Institute and the Belgian Tax Shelter.
Principal photography is scheduled to take place in Stockholm, Sala, Brussels and Paris between October and December 2026, with a theatrical release expected in early 2028.
With its blend of workplace pressures, family drama and an international setting, Out of Fashion brings together a story of ambition and personal reckoning, anchored by Kher’s presence in a European production.
