Imran Khan-Kangana Ranaut pair up for the 1st time, for Katti Batti
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Vidya Menon (BOMBAY TIMES; July 30, 2014)
After producing
clutter-breaking films - A Wednesday, Dev D, Barfi and Kai Po Che, to
name a few - UTV Motion Pictures' next, Katti Batti, is a unique love
story about new-age relationships. Directed by Nikhil Advani, it will
see Imran Khan and Kangana Ranaut pairing up for the first time.
The director says, once the script, written by debutant Anshul Singhal, was locked, the studio's creative team worked on it for a year. And then began the search for the perfect cast. “We wanted actors who would justify the script. I'm elated by the lead pair, as it has been a dream to work with Kangana - despite such a good body of work, she still brings humility to her craft. Imran, on the other hand, lends a fresh approach," says Nikhil.
Imran, who plays Maddy in the film, says, “I have worked with UTV on successful films like Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na, I Hate Luv Storys, Delhi Belly and Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu. Hope the magic is recreated this time as well."
Kangana, who will be seen as Payal, adds, “It is a beautiful story woven around the battle of the sexes. It will change the perspective of love stories in Bollywood. My association with this film corporation goes back to Life In A Metro and Fashion, two of my most memorable films."
Siddharth Roy Kapur (Managing Director, Disney India), says, “Katti Batti is a love story steeped in the culture and language of today's relationships. We wanted to ensure that the script gets the right director and a cast that can justify the two real, funny and layered lead characters. We are thrilled to have Nikhil, Imran and Kangana on board."
The film will go on floors later this year and is scheduled for a worldwide release in 2015.
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Ankur Pathak (MUMBAI MIRROR; July 30, 2014)
Nikhil Advani who is co-producing Katti Batti with Sidharth Roy Kapur, has signed Kangana Ranaut opposite Imran Khan for the romedy. Confirming this, he says she's the perfect choice for Payal, a fine arts student who isn't sure if she wants to be a model, a teacher or an architect.
But hadn't Ileana D'Cruz been finalised for the part? “We were talking to several people one of whom was Ileana. But as the script shaped up, we felt Kangana's quirky personality would bring this eccentric character to life," Nikhil asserts.
Wasn't it difficult convincing Kangana considering Imran's dismal box-office run? She has rejected a couple of films recently. Nikhil insists she heard the narration and immediately said yes. “She's a gutsy actress who has never played safe. When I told Imran that she's on board, he was thrilled," he insists.
The film rolls in September before Hero releases and will be shot in Mumbai, Ahmedabad and Delhi. “It's a progressive look at modern relationships. The title reflects the dramatic equation Kangana and Imran share in," says Nikhil.
The director says, once the script, written by debutant Anshul Singhal, was locked, the studio's creative team worked on it for a year. And then began the search for the perfect cast. “We wanted actors who would justify the script. I'm elated by the lead pair, as it has been a dream to work with Kangana - despite such a good body of work, she still brings humility to her craft. Imran, on the other hand, lends a fresh approach," says Nikhil.
Imran, who plays Maddy in the film, says, “I have worked with UTV on successful films like Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na, I Hate Luv Storys, Delhi Belly and Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu. Hope the magic is recreated this time as well."
Kangana, who will be seen as Payal, adds, “It is a beautiful story woven around the battle of the sexes. It will change the perspective of love stories in Bollywood. My association with this film corporation goes back to Life In A Metro and Fashion, two of my most memorable films."
Siddharth Roy Kapur (Managing Director, Disney India), says, “Katti Batti is a love story steeped in the culture and language of today's relationships. We wanted to ensure that the script gets the right director and a cast that can justify the two real, funny and layered lead characters. We are thrilled to have Nikhil, Imran and Kangana on board."
The film will go on floors later this year and is scheduled for a worldwide release in 2015.
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Ankur Pathak (MUMBAI MIRROR; July 30, 2014)
Nikhil Advani who is co-producing Katti Batti with Sidharth Roy Kapur, has signed Kangana Ranaut opposite Imran Khan for the romedy. Confirming this, he says she's the perfect choice for Payal, a fine arts student who isn't sure if she wants to be a model, a teacher or an architect.
But hadn't Ileana D'Cruz been finalised for the part? “We were talking to several people one of whom was Ileana. But as the script shaped up, we felt Kangana's quirky personality would bring this eccentric character to life," Nikhil asserts.
Wasn't it difficult convincing Kangana considering Imran's dismal box-office run? She has rejected a couple of films recently. Nikhil insists she heard the narration and immediately said yes. “She's a gutsy actress who has never played safe. When I told Imran that she's on board, he was thrilled," he insists.
The film rolls in September before Hero releases and will be shot in Mumbai, Ahmedabad and Delhi. “It's a progressive look at modern relationships. The title reflects the dramatic equation Kangana and Imran share in," says Nikhil.
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