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Post by odadune on Mar 15, 2014 17:48:16 GMT
Ashutosh Gowarikar, who is probably best-known for a little film called Jodhar-Akbaar, has been fiddling around for a while with an epic historical love story set in the ancient Indus Valley civilization, and specifically in the city that modern archaeologists call Mohenjo-daro. I know I saw some news on this as far back as December 2012, and there may be references to him being interested in the subject further back than that. He's been trying to get Hrithik onboard for some time, and he has apparently finally succeeded: www.boxofficeindia.co.in/ashutosh-to-direct-hrithik-again/BOI mentions a "top name" as the female lead; I've seen Priyanka rumored in connection with this film. This would be her fourth film with Hrithik (after Krrish, Krrish 3, and Agneepath). Wikipedia's article on this fascinating city: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mohenjo_daro
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odadune
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Post by odadune on Jul 12, 2014 15:02:05 GMT
So, Priyanka was rumored for the heroine role, Katrina was rumored for the heroine role, Sonakshi put out feelers for it too...aaaand they're pulling a Singh is Bling and hiring the most obscure model-turned-starlet they can find: Pooja Hegde, a rather generic-looking bharatnyam dancer and beauty queen from Karnataka with a Tamil film and a pair of Telugu ones under her belt. She seems to have a good work ethic, and has the kind of face that would work well in an Ancient Times story, but seriously...in preference to PC or Sona...? Here's the young lady's wikipedia page: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pooja_Hegde
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Post by rose on Jul 13, 2014 19:00:23 GMT
I mean, the only thing we know they have over her is established star power. That hasn't been enough to help his last two flicks, so he might as well go with who he feels is perfect for the part? Like he did with Lagaan and Swades. Gracy Singh and the actress in Swades were perfect in their roles, even if they didn't go on to do anything else.
I'm really thrilled to hear about her dance training, which isn't something the other top actresses have right now. Given the setting and the cast, I think we have full reason to expect full numbers.
And Rahman's doing the music for this!
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odadune
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Post by odadune on Jul 13, 2014 20:29:54 GMT
That's a good point; I had forgotten how many of Ashutosh's earlier films didn't involve famous actresses. (There may also be budget issues because Hrithik is supposedly asking a ton of money for his involvement in this film). My own grumbling I guess comes from being teased with these big names who are going to go off and (mostly) do stuff that's not really my thing, while a rather bland nobody (from what bits I've seen of her Tamil debut, Mugamoodi) gets the job instead.
Good point about full dance numbers set to Rahman music; one of the most famous finds at Mohenjodaro is a bronze figurine usually interpreted as a dancing girl.
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Post by emily on Jan 27, 2015 16:53:13 GMT
Apparently shooting started today. Here's a pic from Avinash Gowariker's Twitter:
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Post by sady on Apr 8, 2016 22:55:18 GMT
The shooting is over...
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Post by sady on Jun 7, 2016 12:19:30 GMT
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Post by sady on Jun 7, 2016 15:16:47 GMT
Hrithik's first look as Sarman The Indigo Farmer
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sady
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Post by sady on Jun 16, 2016 10:47:13 GMT
Pooja Hedge as Chaani The Chosen One
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Post by sady on Jun 20, 2016 16:00:28 GMT
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Post by newauntie on Jun 29, 2016 18:05:48 GMT
The trailer looks so much like Jodhaa-Akbar that if you didn't tell me it was a new movie I would've easily thought it was some sort of sequel. From the fangirly, shallow part of my personality I'm happy to see that Hrithik has never looked more beautiful, those few extra pounds look good on him. I'm not expecting any great acting here but I think I actually might catch it in the theatre. This could be a refreshing respite from the summer heat.
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Post by sady on Jul 6, 2016 9:29:50 GMT
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Post by sady on Jul 6, 2016 12:08:46 GMT
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Post by MrB on Jul 14, 2016 11:25:48 GMT
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Post by sady on Jul 20, 2016 12:39:53 GMT
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