ONE of the first major motion picture productions in Guyana in more than 50 years, Secrets in the Rupununi, written and produced by a Guyanese and filmed in Guyana, will soon take centre stage both locally and overseas.
A Bollywood–Hollywood Motion Picture Production! Guyabai Media Inc. (Guyana), in co-operation with Kalingo Inc., USA, and Alliance Studios, USA, presents Secrets in the Rupununi.
Secrets in the Rupununi, written by Guyanese author Geeta Autar-Sirjoo, is a sweeping love story and drama set against the breathtaking landscapes of the Rupununi.
The first major feature film production in Guyana in over 50 years. This is a Guyanese film production.
The production is scheduled to begin in May/June 2026, with casting anticipated for March/April 2026.
The production team consists of Mohamed F Khan, Executive Producer, and Ed Ahmad, Co-Executive Producer.
The executive production team consists of Mohamed F Khan, Executive Producer and Founder of Kalingo TV, and Ed Ahmad, Guyanese businessman and entrepreneur.
Together, they have joined forces to help build and elevate Guyana’s and the wider Caribbean’s movie industries.
Mohamed F Khan, Executive Producer of Secrets in the Rupununi, expressed his excitement in partnering with Ed Ahmad to launch this production, along with a slate of additional film projects in Guyana.
Khan stated that he is proud of the world-class production team assembled for this film, bringing together extensive experience from both Hollywood and Bollywood.
The goal is to deliver a feature film that meets the highest international production standards, impressing critics and audiences alike.
The team will work closely with local talent and production crews to promote sustainable growth of film and creative industries in Guyana and the Caribbean.
Mr Khan encourages all relevant film academies in Guyana to contact their offices in Guyana to discuss strategic partnerships and collaborative support for the successful production of this film. He also offers support and resource exchange to assist with productions that may be part of their current or future slate.
Immediate plans are also underway to establish production schools and training programmes in Guyana in the coming months.
In addition, the team is planning the first Bollywood film to be produced in Guyana, featuring local Guyanese talent and original Bollywood songs.
Discussions are also under way to remake the classic Guyanese film, Anmol Bandhan, originally produced by Leonard Beharry in 1975. The production schedule is set to begin in March with Casting and Scouting with Prodution planned for May-June and Post-Production to run from July to October (subject to changes).
Mr Khan also emphasised the launch of Kalingo TV, a global streaming platform created to give Guyanese and Caribbean creators easy access to content distribution, helping make film production and content creation in the region more profitable.
Kalingo TV is a worldwide streaming app with a niche focus on Guyana and the Caribbean. Kalingo’s programming will feature live television channels from the Caribbean and around the world, along with an extensive movie library comparable to other major streaming platforms.
The cinematography team will include a cinematographer from India and an award-winning Canadian cinematographer, ensuring Guyana is showcased on film like never before.
Actors and actresses will be cast from Guyana, the Caribbean, and the United States, with the hero’s role to be played by a well-known Guyanese actor.
Casting calls will be announced soon in Guyana.
For More Information:
Guyabai Media Inc., Guyana
Tel: (+592) 698-2591
Email: contact@guybaimedia.com
USA Contact:
Mohamed F. Khan
Email: mo@kalingo.tv
Tel/WhatsApp: +1 (561) 987–3979
MOVIE SYNOPSIS
Returning to the Rupununi at first fills Reuben and Mariam with a deep sense of renewal.
The wide, open savannahs, the familiar hush of dusk, and the comforting rhythm of village life feel like healing.
But beneath the surface, a quiet ache begins to grow between them.
Meet the Direction and Production Team:
Mohamed F. Khan, Executive Producer
Ed Ahmad, Co-Executive Producer
Suneel Sawant, Production Advisor
Carl Weyant, Director, Alliance Studios, Michigan, USA
Bill Horneck, Assistant Director, Emmy® Award-winning producer, filmmaker, and Chief Creative Officer at Minds I No Limits Corp., Florida, USA
Chandra Shekar Dosala, Assistant Director, India
Josh Lopez, Production Manager
Mahadeo Shivraj, Actor and Production Advisor, Guyana
Writer: Geeta Autar-Sirjoo
