India, Aug. 15 -- Actor-filmmaker Man Singh is once again gearing up for his projects in Uttar Pradesh, which he calls his "lucky charm." His recently released feature film So Long Valley, where he served as actor-director, was partially shot in Pratapgarh, and his next three projects as both actor and filmmaker are also scheduled to be filmed there.

Ahead of the pre-production for his next project Pradhan, in which he plays the protagonist, Singh visited the state capital.

"Starring Annu Kapoor, Zarina Wahab, and Virendra Saxena, we will start shooting in November. We are finalizing the female lead opposite me. The story is by Delhi-based playwright Shailesh Tripathi, who may also direct the project, which we are producing. We've scout...