Anil Sharma ropes in Nana Patekar with Sunny Deol in ‘Gadar 3’
Anil Sharma ropes in Nana Patekar with Sunny Deol in ‘Gadar 3’
Filmmaker Anil Sharma basking on the success of ‘Gadar 2’ ropes in veteran actor Nana Patekar with Sunny Deol
The Filmmaker is acknowledged for the hit ‘Gadar: Ek Prem Katha’ and ‘Gadar 2: The Katha Continues’ and returns tothe spotlight with updates on ‘Gadar 3’. Gadar 2 released in 2023, turned out to be a box-office phenomenon with Sunny Deol in the lead, breaking records and reigniting excitement for the original film 22 years ago.
In a recent chat Sharma opened up that he is into exploring the idea of casting veteran actor Nana Patekar in the next ‘Gadar’ sequel. Amidst promotion of his upcoming film ‘Vanvaas’ with Patekar, Sharma was asked if he’d considered adding a new character in ‘Gadar 3’ specifically for him. Sharma confirmed he’s discussed the possibility with Nana, saying, “We’ve spoken about it once or twice.” However, he also noted that the plan isn’t set in stone, adding, if things work out and Nana sir joins ‘Gadar 3’, it would be a great addition.
Earlier in 2023, Sharma shared that ‘Gadar 3’ is in development, with the story being crafted carefully. Reflecting on ‘Gadar”s legacy, Sharma expressed deep gratitude to fans and Sunny Deol for standing by him.
Anil Sharma’s recent family drama ‘Vanvaas’ features his son Utkarsh Sharma in the lead role alongside Nana Patekar. It also features Simrat Kaur in a key role and narrates the story of a father with dementia and his son’s efforts to reconnect with him. The movie is expected to hit theaters on 20 December.
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