Ahsaas Channa Joins Vir Das’ Horror Film ‘Baara Number’; Shoot Already Underway

Ahsaas Channa is clearly in a phase of fearless expansion. From streaming favourites to indie storytelling spaces and now into experimental horror, she is steadily shaping a career defined by range rather than repetition

The actor has officially begun shooting for her next feature film 'Baara Number', a found-footage psychological horror that has already gone on floors in Mumbai. The project brings together a creative team led by Vir Das and co-directed by Kavi Shastri, positioning the film as a genre-bending experiment rooted in realism, tension, and performance-driven storytelling.

Unlike conventional horror films that rely on spectacle and heavy visual effects, Baara Number is being developed in the found-footage format-an immersive style that heightens fear through raw, handheld realism and psychological unease. The approach is expected to place performance at the centre, demanding emotional precision and restraint from its cast.

For Ahsaas, this marks a noticeable shift from her recent screen spaces. Known for her work in popular OTT titles such as Mismatched, Girls Hostel, and Modern Love Mumbai, she has built a reputation for choosing roles that move across tones-from youthful drama to slice-of-life narratives.

Her trajectory, however, is no longer limited to OTT storytelling alone. A significant talking point in her recent journey was her presence at the Cannes Film Festival, where she attended with her short film Gudgudi, marking her growing footprint in festival-driven and global storytelling spaces.

Now, with Baara Number, she takes another decisive leap-this time into the psychological horror genre, a space that demands controlled intensity and layered performance work. Industry buzz suggests the film also features an ensemble of actors from film, OTT, and theatre backgrounds, further strengthening its experimental identity.

While plot details remain tightly guarded, the creative intent behind the project is already generating curiosity. The collaboration between Vir Das and Kavi Shastri signals a continued push toward unconventional formats that blur the line between mainstream and indie storytelling.

For Ahsaas Channa, this moment feels like a convergence point festival circuits, acclaimed OTT work, and now a genre-forward horror experiment all unfolding at once.

From Cannes to Mismatched to Baara Number she's everywhere, and she's only just getting started.