Showing posts with label Khanna Patel. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Khanna Patel. Show all posts
Check out Rishi Kapoor harassing Paresh Rawal on Khanna Patel sets
9:02 AM
Mumbai Mirror Bureau (March 10, 2014)
When director Sanjay Chhel first set out to write a family comedy about two warring ‘frenemies’ he turned to the much loved duo Tom and Jerry for inspiration. Once the screenplay was ready, he took it to Paresh Rawal, an acquaintance from Chhel’s theatre days.
“Fortunately, Paresh bhai liked the character. After that I took the other diametrically different role to Rishi Kapoor, who was hooked when he learnt that Paresh bhai and he'd be co-stars. He directed Paresh bhai in Aa Ab Laut Chalen and was excited at the prospect of sharing screen space with him," reminisces the writer-director while talking about his yet-untitled project (rumoured to be titled, Khanna Patel) which stars Vir Das and debutante Payal Ghosh in the romantic lead.
“They are both businessmen but are poles apart and share a similar love-hate relationship. While one is colourful, flamboyant and larger-than-life, the other is traditionally conservative,” says Chhel, who describes the film as a comedy, like the kind Hrishikesh Mukherjee excelled in.
This scene which shows Rishi trying to hose down Paresh was filmed in Surat in February. It was a wintery day, yet Paresh had no objections to getting a cold shower for the shot.
“It’s a pleasure to work with actors like him and Rishi Kapoor who give one-shot-takes. Their chemistry will be clear for all to see onscreen,” says Chhel.
Dark comedy, rom-com and now action drama for Vir Das
7:45 AM
Sunanya Suresh (BOMBAY TIMES; January 8, 2014)
Stand-up comedianturned-actor Vir Das currently has as many as six films on his platter. From dark comedy and romcom to his first action drama, he has a mixed bunch of films lined up.
“There is going to be a lot of variety. I will start the year with my comedy festival Weirdass Pajama Nights, which will see 75 other comedians joining me. We will hold 100 shows across Mumbai. Along with this, I also have an interesting lineup of films,” he says.
About the movies, he says, “The first film is Shaadi Ke Side Effects, which will be followed by Revolver Rani. I’m more excited about the latter, as the audience may not like my character. There’s also Khanna Patel, where I act alongside Rishi Kapoor and Paresh Rawal. In the rom-com Amit Sahni Ki List, I have 12 girls for company. Soon, I’ll also begin shooting for a film called Saxxx Ki Dukaan, which the Delhi Belly audience will enjoy.”
Vir is equally excited about the theatre shows. He elaborates, “The idea struck me when I started thinking what people would do when they’re at home in their pajamas. So, if they’re into sports, then there’s Good Sports, that will look at the nation’s top sporting events with a comic touch. If one likes news channels, there’s Nation In Mourning, which will be a live mocking of that day’s newspapers. The Tandoor will be our own desi roast, where we will grill Ranvir Shorey and Vinay Pathak. And then there’s Masterfull, a stand-up comedy show, which will see Papa CJ and me teaming up for the first time.”
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