Showing posts with label Karan Malhotra. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Karan Malhotra. Show all posts
Hrithik Roshan to begin shoot for Krrish 4 in summer of 2025
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Sources say after wrapping up War 2 in April, Hrithik Roshan to roll his much-awaited superhero film Krrish 4 in summer with director Karan Malhotra
Mohar Basu (MID-DAY; December 26, 2024)
If there is one question that Hrithik Roshan has asked often in the last few years, it is this: When will Krrish 4 be made? After all, it has been over a decade since Krrish 3 (2013) was released. The good news is that the wait is almost over. mid-day has learned that the superstar, along with producer-father Rakesh Roshan and director Karan Malhotra, is planning to roll the film in summer 2025.
Before that, Hrithik, who is currently shooting the ambitious War 2 with Jr NTR, intends to wrap up the project by April 2025. A source tells us that director Ayan Mukerji has charted out the final schedule. “Ayan has saved some crucial action sequences for the last leg. "
Having taken the directorial baton from Siddharth Anand, Ayan wants to ensure that the action set-pieces surpass those displayed in the 2019 original. "The April schedule will be entirely dedicated to the fights and stunts, after which it will be a wrap on the spy thriller," reveals the source.
Soon after, the actor will shift gears to Krrish 4, reuniting with Malhotra 13 years after Agneepath (2012).
An insider says, “Karan has been fine-tuning the script with Rakesh Roshan for over two years. Hrithik is involved in the creative process. The past two years have shown that spectacle films are a draw at theaters. So, he wants to ensure that his superhero film pushes the envelope. They will take the project on floors in summer 2025, with schedules in Mumbai and parts of Europe.”
I’ve come to realize that the moment you mention Karan Johar’s name, it instantly becomes news-Abhishek Banerjee
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Akash Bhatnagar (HINDUSTAN TIMES; August 21, 2024)
Abhishek Banerjee, fresh off two exciting releases, recently found himself at the centre of a controversy after sharing an anecdote on a podcast from his time as a casting director on Agneepath (2012). He mentioned being fired, which led many to assume he was referring to filmmaker Karan Johar (producer of the movie).
To set the record straight, Banerjee issued a public statement and tells us that he was actually “referring to the film’s director, Karan Malhotra”. “I was referring to Karan Malhotra (director) as Karan sir as that’s how I call my directors. That just got completely misinterpreted and Karan sir became ‘Karan Johar ne fire kiya hoga’, and then it became the whole outsider-insider debate.”
Reflecting on the situation, Banerjee explains, “I’ve come to realise that the moment you mention Karan Johar’s name, it instantly becomes news. I was asked if I had ever been fired or faced tough times. I shared the story as a lesson for young people — yes, we were fired because we were inexperienced and didn’t fully understand the demands of a commercial film. But we didn’t let that setback define us. We moved on, did many projects, and Karan Johar’s production house has since given us numerous opportunities.”
When asked whether the incident might have caused any awkwardness with Johar, Banerjee says: “I really hope it doesn’t create any tension.”
It took about a month to construct the train in Shamshera-Karan Malhotra
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'Shamshera' director on how the production design team built a 19th-century 400-foot train for action scene featuring Ranbir
Mohar Basu (MID-DAY; July 19, 2022)
Narrating a fictional story in 'Shamshera' meant that director Karan Malhotra could take certain creative liberties. However, with the Ranbir Kapoor and Sanjay Dutt-starrer set in 1871 against the backdrop of the British Raj, the director made sure that the film remained authentic to the period. For an action sequence that sees Kapoor’s character fight the baddies on a moving train, Malhotra and the production design team created an approximate 400-foot train resembling the ones prevalent in the 19th century.
“From our set design to action set-pieces, everything was crafted to ensure 'Shamshera' is a visual extravaganza. However, we were clear that whatever we did, it had to look like it was from that era,” says the filmmaker, revealing that at first, they considered shooting it aboard a real train. “That was challenging because getting a train from the 1800s wasn’t possible.”
It was then that Malhotra and production designer Sumit Basu took on the task of building a vintage train. He recounts, “It took about a month to construct an approximately 400-foot train. I was adamant about showing how such an action sequence could look grand on the big screen. I also wanted to do it in one take. The entire credit goes to Ranbir for [pulling it off]. After filming the sequence, I remember telling him that he was born to do action films.”
The director adds that Yash Raj Films’ in-house special effects team, yFX, took over the post-production and scaled it up, making the scene one of the film’s highlights.
Ranbir Kapoor, who is playing the classic Hindi film hero, had to pull off incredible action scenes-Karan Malhotra
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From Ranbir rehearsing for a week to the team building a special arena, Shamshera director breaks down how they shot the Kalaripayattu-inspired fight sequence
Mohar Basu (MID-DAY; July 16, 2022)
Ranbir Kapoor pulling off high-octane action stunts and fighting countless baddies is an unusual sight on screen. His choice of films has mostly seen him play characters that are rooted and relatable. That’s why director Karan Malhotra knew he could not hit a false note when presenting Kapoor as a larger-than-life hero in his upcoming release, Shamshera. The thought played on his mind when executing the movie’s action sequences, particularly the ambitious set-piece that sees Kapoor’s character Balli lock horns with Sanjay Dutt’s Shuddh Singh.
For the sequence, action director Franz Spilhaus — who previously worked on Denzel Washington’s Safe House (2012) and Hrithik Roshan-Tiger Shroff starrer War (2019) — decided to incorporate moves from Kalaripayattu, a martial art form that has its origins in India.
The director explains that the scene had to be mounted on a grand scale, as it was to be one of the film’s highlights. The production design team built a large arena in Yash Raj Studios. In the sequence, Kapoor’s dacoit character is seen fighting the ruthless army general, with a wooden log as their choice of weapon.
“Shamshera is rooted in Indian culture and traditions. With the story being set in the 1800s, it was important that the action set-pieces look from that era. Ranbir, who is playing the [classic] Hindi film hero, had to pull off incredible action scenes. We shot the Kalaripayattu-inspired fight sequence on a dusty field, constructing an arena that resembled one [prevalent] during those times.”
Malhotra’s biggest advantage is that he found a leading man who is deeply committed to his craft. “As an actor, Ranbir jumps at anything new. When we explained the scene to him, he wanted to ace it,” he says, recounting how the actor rehearsed for a week before setting foot on the set.
“He put in many days, rehearsing the scene with Franz and his team. It was a challenging shoot. It was hot, humid, and dusty. To make matters worse, it was also windy. Hats off to Ranbir for pulling this off!”
The target was to make Ranbir Kapoor look athletic, not too bulky as Shamshera was like Robin Hood-Kunal Gir
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Shamshera director and trainer decode Ranbir’s prep as actor built athletic frame, six-pack abs to portray noble dacoit taking on British Raj
Mohar Basu (MID-DAY; July 11, 2022)
Distinct as his roles may have been, Ranbir Kapoor has never played a larger-than-life character so far. Shamshera is an exception in that regard. Director Karan Malhotra’s period drama sees him as a spirited dacoit, who loots the British Raj’s allies, thus protesting against slavery. In keeping with the character, Kapoor had to adopt a ripped physique for the movie. Eight weeks before the project rolled in late 2019, trainer Kunal Gir began working with the actor to help him attain the goal.
“The target was to make RK look athletic, not too bulky as his character was like Robin Hood. We had to retain the character’s rustic and raw appeal,” says Gir, who put Kapoor on a five-meal plan. “It was a high-protein, low-carb diet, and he was allowed a cheat meal only once a week.”
The actor’s fitness regime was modified to focus on his core strength, before building his six-pack abs. “We trained five days a week, each session was an hour-long, followed by a five-minute high-intensity cardio session called ‘truck’. It involved the treadmill being turned off, while RK would hold the handles of the machine and drive the belt with his legs.” Though the pandemic briefly put the brakes on the project, the actor resumed the regimen as soon as filming recommenced.
In the July 22 release, Kapoor’s character is pitted against the merciless Shuddh Singh, essayed by Sanjay Dutt. The director notes that the leading man, who plays a double role, had to build a powerful frame to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Dutt.
“Ranbir has worked hard for the roles of Shamshera and Balli. The idea came from the fact that I wanted the audiences to feel his internal strength every time they saw him on screen. So, I [nudged] Ranbir towards building a body that added more strength to his characters. The intention was never for his physique to be a distraction, but to be an asset to his characters,” he says.
When I would head to Mithoon's recording studio, I would feel like I was part of a mehfil-Sukhwinder Singh
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Pointing out that the Shamshera team approached the music-making process in a collaborative manner, Sukhwinder Singh on being Ranbir’s voice
Sonia Lulla (MID-DAY; July 11, 2022)
In giving voice to Ranbir Kapoor’s Balli in Shamshera, Sukhwinder Singh chanced upon an opportunity he had been seeking for long. “Working with a composer like Mithoon is desirable for every singer. When I would head to the recording studio, I would feel like I was part of a mehfil. I had heard that this was the manner in which Raj Kapoor [worked with his team]. After experiencing it, I wish that each project can be approached in a similar manner. In this process, everyone is given the chance to present their idea and enhance the final work. The team is also receptive. If I suggested that I would like to try something different, they were always keen to let me give it a shot,” says Singh, adding that occasionally witnessing the shoot at director Karan Malhotra’s behest worked in his favour.
“I have three songs in the film. Parinda is symphonic. Mithoon belongs to Pyarelal ji’s [Sharma] family. His father [Naresh Sharma] was among the best music arrangers we’ve had. Mithoon has a great understanding of how to mix music. Parinda is played against the film’s background score, across scenes of romance, action and drama. It has been designed to enhance the film’s score. Creating one piece that’s suited for different aspects was a new, but enjoyable process,” says the singer of first of three tracks rendered by him.
“The other two are earthy songs that are heavily influenced by drums, and needed a performance. I believe, that’s a gift I have — regardless of whether I am on the stage or in a studio, I am always performing in accordance with the character.”
Shamshera marks Singh’s fresh collaboration with Kapoor, for whom he previously sang Kar Har Maidaan Fateh (Sanju).
Up next, he joins hands with Vishal Bhardwaj’s son Aasmaan, for his upcoming directorial venture, Kuttey. “I have sung for his father, and I was the first choice for him.”
Singh is currently also creating a music master-class at the behest of a production. He intends to teach students aspects relating to the lifestyle of musicians as part of the course as well. “I intend to make this educational and entertaining, and not complicated. I am also working on creating pure folk music with international musicians.”
I’ve never done something like Shamshera. Meeting Karan Malhotra was a life changing experience-Mithoon
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A believer of the fact that directors bring out the best in composers, Shamshera, Ek Villian Returns composer Mithoon on being swayed by them
Sonia Lulla (MID-DAY; July 4, 2022)
Mithoon is refreshingly invested in this conversation. Unlike interviewees who are easily distracted during telephonic interactions, the composer is attentive, and eager to express, when prodded on his working methods. His razor-sharp focus, we assume, would make him a terrible multi-tasker. On the contrary, Mithoon has been juggling a gamut of projects with panache. “Be honest to the moment,” he says, when we ask him his secret. In this conversation, he reveals some more.
Edited excerpts from the interview:
Given the number of projects you’re currently juggling, what does a typical day for you look like?
I have different [elements] that need my attention. If I’m waiting on a melody, I need isolation, and must be disconnected from people. That process can take several days. But, if I’m recording, I can be part of multiple sessions at one time. Because, in this case, we have written, and arrived at the idea. I know what has to be done. But, what is important is finding the right emotion for a song. Having my own studio also makes things easier. If I am honest to the moment, I don’t need to carry the burden of tackling different genres. For instance, if I’m talking to you, I am honest to this conversation. Composition is like having a conversation with music. Also, a director’s energy is infectious for a composer. When I jam with Mohit Suri [for Ek Villian], his intensity reflects in the soundtrack. For Anil Sharma, the Gadar 2 soundtrack is a reflection of how epic he wanted it to be. The director-composer equation is crucial. Lakshmikant-Pyarelal wouldn’t make for any other director the kind of music that they made for Subhash Ghai. A R Rahman and Mani Ratnam also had a similar [relationship]. I believe in that formula, and respect it.
Often, there are actors who emerge to be bigger than the films they frontline, and often, it is the film’s musical heritage that is the dominant factor. Who do you cater to?
The character. When I was composing for Ji Huzoor [Shamshera], I wasn’t thinking of Ranbir. I was thinking of the character, Balli. And that inspiration came from [director] Karan Malhotra. He spoke of how Balli walks, talks, and acts. The character is bigger than the actor.
If you have to identify the factors that have helped you succeed in Bollywood, what would you say they are?
I don’t have a song bank. I am always looking to understand what the director wants. Also, there are different raagas, time-stamps, and key signatures. There are different raagas for the day, and I try to follow these [rules], because they were made for a reason. For example, if I talk of the bhairav raag, it’s a raag associated with the morning. It is scientifically connected to that time of the day. In Satyam Shivam Sundaram, the raag was suited for the morning, in accordance [with how it was shot]. It’s an important science associated with the human physiology. Also, I always say that a song should be written without production. I played Ji Huzoor to Karan on the piano. The song is actually a heavily produced one, with 120 elements.
Among all the work that you’ve recently done, do you have a personal favourite?
I’ve never done something like Shamshera. Meeting Karan was a life-changing experience, even at a personal level. The joy and vibrancy that he brought into my studio was refreshing. He would come in, call for tea, and spend an hour chatting with me. I am a silent person. But he was [affecting me] on a sub-conscious level. His Shamshera character, Balli, is [outspoken]. So, Karan wanted me to be brash, like Balli. I enjoyed that experience.
It was not designed to be a casting coup, says Karan Malhotra on Sanjay Dutt and Ranbir Kapoor
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As Shamshera brings Dutt and on-screen Sanju aka Ranbir together for the first time, director says he was merely looking for powerful actors to pull off the roles
Mohar Basu (MID-DAY; July 2, 2022)
For director Karan Malhotra, bigger is better. His previous offerings, Agneepath (2012) and Brothers (2015), were mounted on a big scale. He has taken the scale a notch higher with Shamshera. With the dacoit drama releasing at a time when few films are striking gold at the box office, is he apprehensive? “I am constantly fighting that fear. It is unhelpful. I made the exact film I wanted to make. Every time I watch it, I feel childlike excitement. There is no insecurity from my end,” begins the filmmaker.
The movie’s biggest highlight is its casting, as Sanjay Dutt and the on-screen Sanju, Ranbir Kapoor, share a frame for the first time. “It was not designed to be a casting coup,” insists Malhotra.
“We wanted actors who would sink their teeth into the majestic characters we’d written. The film became bigger and bigger organically. Ranbir’s talent is unlimited. But in Shamshera, patience was more important. There was chaos on the set — make-up, smoke, sweat, heat, action. But he never said he can’t do a scene; he’d never tire out. Playing a double role was also important. He had to change his personality for Shamshera. Balli sees Ranbir being lighter and funny, while the titular character is brooding.”
Malhotra says he had deep respect for Dutt ever since they worked together in Agneepath. Reuniting for the upcoming film has made their equation stronger. “Sanjay sir is like family. I go to him for guidance. To have him play the negative role is a blessing because he brings an unmatched madness on screen.”
The period drama sees Kapoor as a dacoit looting those hand-in-glove with the British Raj. Recreating the 1800s was crucial to setting the film’s look and tone. “Our research was thorough. We [studied] what people were like then, what they wore and [how] they spoke. I was inspired by the material, but didn’t ape it. It is not a historical drama; it’s a period commercial entertainer.”
Shamshera’s trailer is just the tip of the iceberg-Karan Malhotra
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HINDUSTAN TIMES (June 29, 2022)
The team of the much-anticipated revenge action spectacle Shamshera is on a high. First, the teaser of the film hit it out of the park as it presented a never-seen-before Ranbir Kapoor pitted against a vile oppressor, Sanjay Dutt. Then, the trailer of the film generated a frenzy among audiences as it got a unanimously positive response.
Director Karan Malhotra is thrilled with the outpouring of love and reveals that the trailer is “just the tip of the iceberg”. He adds, “I’m overwhelmed and humbled by the response that we have got for Shamshera. It validates that Hindi cinema, told in its most genuine and authentic form, will always connect with the people who want to witness a big-screen spectacle. Adi’s (Aditya Chopra, producer) unconditional belief in my vision and an outstanding creative collaboration with my cast and crew has brought this revenge-action entertainer to life.”
Kapoor, who plays a larger-than-life quintessential Hindi film hero in this Aditya Chopra production — which is also set to be released in Tamil and Telugu on July 22 — is on cloud nine with the response to the trailer. “It is heartening and validating to see such positive responses. It has been intelligently handled as the trailer is not linear. It hardly tells you anything about Shamshera’s life,” he says.
The film, set in the 1800s, is about a warrior tribe enslaved by a ruthless general Shuddh Singh in the heartland of India.
In the spur of the moment, I decided to shave my head for Shamshera-Sanjay Dutt
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With wigs not achieving the desired effect, Dutt on how he shaved his head on the spur of the moment to adopt menacing look for Shamshera
Mohar Basu (MID-DAY; June 29, 2022)
Give Sanjay Dutt an all-black role, and he often hits it out of the park. His act in the recently released KGF: Chapter 2 is a prime example. Now, the actor is set to lock horns with Ranbir Kapoor as he plays the antagonist, Shuddh Singh, in Shamshera. Considering director Karan Malhotra had given Dutt the unforgettable role of Kancha Cheena in Agneepath (2012), the duo wanted to up the ante as they reunited for the dacoit drama. However, zeroing in on his look turned out to be tricky.
After a series of wigs and hairdos didn’t appeal to the director, Dutt decided to shave his head to give a menacing air to the character. “I was working with Karan again after Agneepath. I usually know what he likes and dislikes, and I could sense his reservations with the look, even if he didn’t verbalize it. No matter what we tried, it wasn’t looking authentic. So, on the spur of the moment, I decided to shave [my head],” recounts the actor.
Dutt’s bald avatar enabled hairstylist Shariq and make-up artiste Sushil to try myriad looks. Finally, after a few days, as Dutt’s hair grew to a close cropped style, the team felt that the appearance instinctively lent itself to the character. The hairstylist added a tuft of hair on the crown for effect.
Dutt adds, “As an actor whose long hair was well-loved, shaving my head signified that I am giving up my vanity, and [was ready to] go the extra mile for the character. Shuddh Singh [seems] so much more powerful because of the [appearance].”
The video is a glimpse of what the background score of Shamshera will finally deliver-Karan Malhotra
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Shamshera director discusses creating the background score that had to be true to 19th century music while matching the grandeur of Ranbir-starrer
Mohar Basu (MID-DAY; February 15, 2022)
It has been a long journey from the drawing board to the screens for Ranbir Kapoor’s Shamshera, but all is well that ends well. The film, also starring Sanjay Dutt and Vaani Kapoor, has finally sealed its date with the audience — July 22.
Considering it is one of the biggest productions to come out of the Yash Raj Films’ stable, producer Aditya Chopra and director Karan Malhotra have paid attention to every minute detail of the period drama. Cracking its background score was an uphill task. With the film set in India under the British Raj in the 19th century, the music not only had to be authentic to the milieu, but also had to do justice to the larger-than-life world that Malhotra had envisioned.
A source reveals, “Ranbir plays a dacoit in the film, with Sanjay essaying the role of his nemesis. Adi and Karan were clear that the background score had to match the grandeur of the film, especially the magnitude of conflict between the two leads. It took multiple sessions, and a lot of time for Karan and Mithoon to arrive at the perfect score.”
A portion of the composition has been used in the date announcement video that dropped online last week. “When a trailer or a video is made, there are so many elements at play to give the audiences maximum impact. One such element is the background score,” says the director.
Malhotra, who helmed Hrithik Roshan’s Agneepath (2012) in the past, believes that the score plays a crucial role in enhancing the story. Counting the dacoit drama as his most difficult project in that regard, he says, “The video is a glimpse of what the background score of Shamshera will finally deliver. Mithoon and I have spent an exhaustive seven months working on it. [We aim to] deliver a score that will give the audience a power-packed experience of the film.”
Shamshera is a visual extravaganza; it deserves to be on the big screen-Karan Malhotra
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With 'Shamshera' in post-production, director Karan Malhotra says only big-screen outing can do justice to Ranbir-Sanjay’s “visual extravaganza”
Mohar Basu (MID-DAY; July 24, 2021)
Since late 2018, director Karan Malhotra has been quietly working away on Shamshera with Ranbir Kapoor, Sanjay Dutt and Vaani Kapoor. Mounting an ambitious dacoit drama poses its share of challenges, but the road to completion has been significantly tougher due to the pandemic. The filmmaker, however, is not complaining as the larger-than-life action drama has shaped up exactly as he had imagined it. While several films have been OTT-bound in the past year due to the prevailing constraints, Malhotra says that his actioner is designed for the big screen.
“I have grown up on [mainstream] Hindi cinema, and wanted to create a true blue Hindi film that everyone could enjoy in theatres. Shamshera is a visual extravaganza with complex human emotions at its core. It deserves to be on the big screen where people have, over the years, had a wholesome cinematic experience. We are waiting for the situation to improve, then we can plan its release in a grand way,” says the director, who is spending his birthday today giving finishing touches to the film.
No movie can be pulled off single-handedly, and Malhotra is grateful to have a powerful cast. The period drama is a departure for Ranbir, who is reportedly playing a double role. “Ranbir is a generation-defining actor and has given his best to the film. As far as Dutt is concerned, the audience will be in for a surprise,” promises the director.
Nothing can dampen Sanjay Dutt’s spirit-Karan Malhotra
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Rachana Dubey (BOMBAY TIMES; January 20, 2021)
Karan, who had directed Sanjay in Agneepath (2012), where the actor played the role Kancha Cheena, believes that nothing could dampen the Deadly Dutt’s spirit. “My equation is honest and straightforward with all my actors. When I was a newcomer (while making Agneepath), I was fortunate to get a cast that was more experienced than me, and yet, followed what I said. My equation with Sanjay sir today is better than what it was while making Agneepath. He’s someone who gets the pulse of what I am saying so correctly, and takes it many notches higher. Sometimes, I have even enacted things. He just amplifies what I have in mind,” says Karan.
Talking about the time when Sanjay recently resumed shooting for their next, post his recovery, Karan says, “Sanjay sir is fully evolved as an artiste. He is all there. In Agneepath, and in this new film of ours, he is the same. He has the same regard for all the characters he plays. He is as involved, excited and glamorous. People could feel crushed under the pressure that he has been through in recent times, but Sanjay sir is just as passionate and as present in every moment.”
The filmmaker further adds, “Sanjay sir wants to be around on the set, and was there even when he didn’t have a scene.. He enjoyed the energy on the set. Normally, the journey, which he took on his road to recovery, would have made a person miserable, but nothing could dampen Sanjay sir’s spirit. He stood firm and continues to be involved and completely out there with all the work he does.”
Shamshera: Ranbir Kapoor-Sanjay Dutt to be among first actors to begin work?
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Sources say Ranbir Kapoor-Sanjay Dutt to be among first actors to begin work; to complete patchwork shoot of Shamshera at YRF studio
Mohar Basu (MID-DAY; June 11, 2020)
Almost 10 days after the state government allowed the resumption of shoot, filmmakers are vigilantly charting the way forward, in adherence with the guidelines. mid-day has learnt that amongst the first stars to return to work will be Sanjay Dutt and Ranbir Kapoor, who have approximately four days' patchwork left on their ambitious period drama, Shamshera.
A source informs, "The film's principal shoot was complete when the lockdown was announced. Director Karan Malhotra and his team utilised the stay-at-home period by beginning the post-production work. As their next step of action, Karan and Yash Raj Films' [YRF] head honcho Aditya Chopra have decided to film the remaining portion inside the YRF studio with limited crew, keeping the logistics and safety precautions in mind. The shoot dates have yet to be determined as the makers are awaiting an approval from the Producers' Guild. They have also sought the permission of the Federation of Western India Cine Employees to enable daily wagers to resume work on the project."
mid-day reached out to Yash Raj Films, which did not respond until the time of going to press.
Ranbir Kapoor, Sanjay Dutt don't behave like divas-Vaani Kapoor
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Vaani Kapoor on feeling at ease with Shamshera co-stars
Mohar Basu (MID-DAY; October 27, 2019)
Collaborating with Ranbir Kapoor and Sanjay Dutt for the first time in Shamshera, Vaani Kapoor says the two "come with no baggage of being stars". Vaani, who is basking in the success of her last film, Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff-starrer War, adds that the '90s star and Ranbir have a lot in common. "They have no hang ups, and don't show diva-like behaviour. Sanjay is humble, kind and unfiltered. They spread good energy on the set, and that allowed me to be myself. I could be relaxed and focus on work."
After impressing with her dancing skills in Befikre (2016) and War, Vaani will be dancing again in the Karan Malhotra directed movie. She insists that she is "not getting slotted" because Malhotra's vision is different. "I am glad Karan is happy. He is a director who has clarity of vision and an impeccable understanding of the film's tone. I just submitted to him as an actor."
Ranbir Kapoor, Vaani Kapoor head to Ladakh for Shamshera shoot
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Chaya Unnikrishnan (DNA; August 14, 2019)
After filming portions of the upcoming period drama, Shamshera, in Mumbai, its makers are now set to shoot their next schedule in Ladakh, which is known for its scenic beauty. Incidentally, this will be the first movie to be shot in the picturesque land of high passes after it became a Union Territory.
“Shamshera will have the most breathtaking visual experience that cine-goers have seen on screen. Director Karan Malhotra wanted to shoot some of the most crucial portions in Ladakh because it would add to the visual appeal of the film. Ranbir Kapoor and Vaani Kapoor left Mumbai a couple of days ago and will start shooting for the film today,” says an informer close to the project.
The action-adventure flick based in the 1800s is about a dacoit tribe fighting for its rights and independence from Britishers. While Ranbir plays the lead role, Sanjay Dutt essays his nemesis. Vaani will be seen as an exquisitely desirable and sought-after travelling performer. The Ladakh schedule, we have learnt, will only have portions of Ranbir and Vaani and will last for 10-odd days.
“Details of this schedule are known only to the crew that’s filming this portion in Ladakh. Since the movie is looking to transport viewers back to a period, huge sets have been built to recreate an era where Ranbir is pitted against Sanjay Dutt,” the source adds.
No Christmas holiday for Ranbir Kapoor and Vaani Kapoor, courtesy Shamshera?
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DNA (December 24, 2018)
Ranbir Kapoor and Vaani Kapoor will be working this Christmas, as they are busy shooting for Shamshera. Says a source, “Ranbir, Vaani as well as the other cast members of Shamshera won’t get a Christmas holiday. Karan (Malhotra, director) and the entire crew have found a great rhythm and they are working at great pace to finish the schedule as planned.”
Set in the heartland of India, the action entertainer will have high-octane action sequences and feature Ranbir in a never-seen-before avatar. “The gigantic set that has been created for Ranbir will also need to be altered for the second schedule. So, the entire crew is working on a tight deadline to wrap the shoot and then start construction for the second schedule. Ranbir and Vaani are the two primary cast members who will not get a break on December 25,” reveals a source from the sets. The shoot of the movie, which is slated to release on July 31, 2020, is expected to wrap up by mid-2019.
DNA Exclusive: Sanjay Dutt clicked on the sets of Shamshera
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DNA (December 6, 2018)
There was much excitement when it was announced that Sanjay Dutt will be fighting it out with Ranbir Kapoor in Shamshera. After all, it would be a face-off between the real and reel Sanju on screen. We got our hands on these exclusive pictures of the Khalnayak actor from the sets of the dacoit drama in Film City.
The bald look that Sanjay has been sporting these days is for his role in this film as a ruthless, merciless villain, who is being touted to be the baddie to watch out for. Dutt Jr was seen entering his vanity van to get ready for his shot after meeting director Karan Malhotra. The shoot began in Mumbai recently and is expected to wrap up by mid-2019.
Images: Dacoit drama Shamshera unfolds at an impressive set
8:19 AM
DNA (December 3, 2018)
Though there have been a few dacoit dramas like Paan Singh Tomar (2012) in recent years, the larger-than-life films revolving around daakus went out of Bollywood mainstream cinema before the mid-1990s. Now, Ranbir Kapoor takes on the role of Shamshera in the movie by the same name, which promises the revival of this genre. Set in a bygone era in the hinterland, the desi action masala entertainer also stars Sanjay Dutt as the antagonist, while Vaani Kapoor plays Ranbir’s leading lady. The movie, which is being mounted on a massive scale, has Yash Raj Films pulling out all stops to give it the canvas that it requires.
The Sanju actor started shooting in his dacoit avatar for this Karan Malhotra-directorial on Saturday at a set that has been built specially for it. No wonder it’s been closely guarded by the unit members.
However, After Hrs managed to get a sneak peek, and it does look impressive. Insiders say that Ranbir and Sanjay will sport looks which they haven’t donned before. “Both the actors are going to look deadly in this film. You have to see it to believe it,” is all our source is willing to reveal for now.
Ranbir Kapoor to kick off Shamshera shoot tomorrow
8:06 AM
DNA (November 30, 2018)
The shoot of Yash Raj Films’ big-ticket action flick, Shamshera, which pits Ranbir Kapoor and Sanjay Dutt against each other on the big screen, kicks off tomorrow in Mumbai. The late Yash Chopra started a tradition at YRF, where he invited all the cast and crew members of a movie that would go on floors for a customary pooja. This tradition continues even today.
After Hrs has exclusive information that the pooja for Shamshera was attended by Ranbir, Vaani Kapoor, who plays his love interest and director Karan Malhotra. Sanjay couldn’t attend the ceremony as he was busy with prior commitments.
The Sanju actor had delivered his first hit with the banner’s Bachna Ae Haseeno (2008) and garnered critical acclaim for his performance in Rocket Singh: Salesman of The Year (2009). After nine long years, he is collaborating with the studio again for this desi, masala entertainer. Karan says, “It was amazing to have Shamshera’s cast and crew under one roof before we dive into shooting our film. All of us are excited to start this journey.”
The high-octane adventure, which is set in the heartland of India, will not only have jaw-dropping action sequences, but also features Ranbir in a never-seen-before avatar. The film’s shoot will wrap by mid-2019.
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