Aamir Khan Sunny Deol Rajkumar Santoshi’s partition drama fetches Rs 95 Cr OTT
Aamir Khan Sunny Deol Rajkumar Santoshi’s partition drama fetches Rs 95 Cr OTT
Aamir Khan and filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi are reuniting after their last collaboration between Aamir Khan in 1996 for a two-movie deal that has generated a buzz in the film industry. The first project in this venture will feature Sunny Deol in the lead role. He has recently impressed the audience with his stunning performance in “Gadar 2“ directed by Anil Sharma.
This new venture will be Sunny’s fourth film with Santoshi, who directed him in blockbuster hits like “Damini“, “Ghayal“, and “Ghatak“. Deol and Santoshi parted ways following a reported bitter fallout after their third movie in 1996.
They had a fallout over creative differences and did not collaborate for a long time. Now, it seems that they have patched up and are ready to unite again.
The Film is based on an acclaimed Punjabi play
tentatively titled as “Jisne Lahore Nahi Dekha” and based on the acclaimed by Asghar Wajahat, which depicts the tragic 1947 aftermath of the India-Pakistan partition. The story centres around a Muslim family from Lucknow who migrates to Lahore, where they inherit a haveli that belongs to a Hindu family who has left for India. But, they face a dilemma when an elderly Hindu woman refuses to leave the haveli and claims her right to stay there. The film explores the themes of identity, belonging, and humanity in the midst of violence and chaos.
The film has been a long-anticipated dream for Santoshi, who had initial plans to team up with Anil Kapoor more than a decade ago and faced several hurdles. He made an attempt in 2018 with Sunny Deol, but could not secure enough budget. Finally, with the backing of Aamir Khan Productions and Jio Studios, the film has got the green light.
The announcement is likely to.be made on Sunny Deol’s birthday on October 19, 2023. Aamir Khan produces the film which will moint the sets l in January.
Notedly, the film is expected to go on floors in January 2024.and will have an ensemble cast alongside Sunny Deol, and the casting for other important roles is currently underway.
Sunny and Rajkumar Santoshi have been discussing a probable collaboration for a while now, and with Aamir Khan on board as a producer, the film is all set to go on track and
A source reveals Aamir is a creative force to reckon with and he has loved what Rajkumar Santoshi developed for Sunny Deol. The rio is looking to take the film on floors around December/January 2024,”
“Aamir, Santoshi, and Sunny had a long meeting and have come on the same page with regard to finances and shooting timelines, the 3-month marathonting is expected to begin in January
.On calling it a wrap on the Sunny Deol film, Rajkumar Santoshi will begin his work on his next
Film gets a whopping offer from an OTT giant
According to Zoom, an OTT giant has offered Rs 95 crore to the makers for the film’s exclusive rights. Looks like the massive success of Gadar 2 has added to Sunny Deol‘s popularity. This offer shows the excitement around the film considering that the film hasn’t been announced and shoot has also not begun.
The film is described as a dramatic action film that will showcase the historical events and emotions of the partition era. It will also mark the reunion of Aamir Khan and Rajkumar Santoshi, who have previously worked together in cult classics like “Andaz Apna Apna” and “Lajja”. The second project in their deal is yet to be announced, but it is speculated that Aamir Khan will star in it as an actor. Aamir Khan is also gearing up for his next film, a sports drama based on the Spanish hit “Campeones”, which will be directed by RS Prasanna.
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The film industry and the fans are eagerly anticipating for this epic partition drama that promises to be a cinematic masterpiece by most talented minds in Bollywood.
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