BOMBAY TIMES (September 2, 2019)

Filmmaker Aanand L Rai and producer Bhushan Kumar have come together to mark the beginning of a long-term association in Bollywood. After collaborating several times over music, these two successful moviemakers have finally decided to bring their collective strengths together and make movies, which are not only content-driven but also backed by strong music.

With this goal in mind, Aanand and Bhushan have already planned several films in the near future, which will be jointly produced by Bhushan’s T-Series and Aanand’s Colour Yellow Productions.

The much-awaited sequel to the quirky comedy Shubh Mangal Saavdhan — Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan (SMZS), featuring Ayushmann Khurrana, Neena Gupta and Gajraj Rao, will kick-start their new association. Directed by Hitesh Kewalya, just like the first part of the franchise, this sequel will also deal with a serious subject in a comic way.

Commenting on this partnership, Bhushan Kumar said, “I had earlier associated with Aanand L Rai for the music of his films — Tanu Weds Manu and Zero. He has a great music sense, and now I am delighted to collaborate with him for movies, too. Along with SMZS and some films helmed by Aanand himself, we have more projects in discussion. T-Series has always believed in creating content for a global audience, and with this collaboration, we hope to deliver some solid, content-rich and entertaining films. Our passion for music and movies is surely going to make our collaboration successful.”

Aanand adds, “I am excited about our association. I believe they add tremendously to a film with their understanding of music and the pulse of the audience. With our combined strengths, we hope to collaborate on scripts that are exciting, empowering and entertaining.” With more films in discussion, the duo will announce their future projects soon.