India, June 18 -- Actor-director Niraj Chauhan, who hails from Surat, Gujarat, is so fascinated by the cultural landscape of Uttar Pradesh that he has directed two films in the state and is now planning a third, to be shot in the state capital.

Chauhan shot his directorial debut, The Secret of Devkaali, in the Mathura region; it was released in theaters a month ago. He has also completed filming Yatrigan Dhyan Dein in Varanasi.

During his visit to Lucknow for a recce, he shared, "Uttar Pradesh is so vast and vibrant, with such a distinct culture, that every region offers a different setting. The concept, colours, language, and locations all aligned perfectly with our projects. When we were shooting .Devkaali, a supernatural thriller in ...