India, Jan. 12 -- It took UPite and filmmaker Vikas Arora 25 years to realise his dream of writing and directing his own feature film. Hailing from Bareilly, he has directed his debut film, Na Jaane Kaun Aa Gaya, starring Jatin Sarna, Pranay Pachauri and Madhurima Roy.

During a recent visit to his home state capital, he reflected on his journey.

"25 years ago, I did a 44-day National School of Drama workshop and decided that I would write and direct films. In 2005, I came to Mumbai and started assisting, but got into editing jobs for films, TV, and commercials. 10 years later, after my divorce, I quit my job to restart. Eventually, it took me another decade to complete my film," says Arora.

He later mounted and co-produced Angrezi Mein...