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EXCLUSIVE: Anushree Mehta to remake Rajesh Khanna-Jaya Bachchan starrer Bawarchi; Here’s everything you need to know
Director Anushree Mehta is all set to work on the adaptation of the Rajesh Khanna and Jaya Bachchan starrer classic cult film Bawarchi. Read to know details!
The 1972 film Bawarchi starring superstars Rajesh Khanna, Amitabh Bachchan, and Jaya Bachchan has gone on to become cult cinema. The fans then loved it so much that the idea of remaking it in this decade has raised. And the director who will be working on the adaptation of this classic is Anushree Mehta, known for directing Radhika Apte starrer Mrs Undercover.
3 old classic films to be remade
Anushree Mehta is back to cook up a storm and create her magic on the silver screen yet again. The filmmaker who made a smashing debut with the Radhika Apte starrer Mrs Undercover last year, has now come on board to direct the Hindi remake of the loved 1972 classic Bawarchi, which was originally helmed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee.
The family comedy-drama featured an ensemble led by actors Rajesh Khanna, Jaya Bachchan, and Asrani among others. Bawarchi was a remake of Rabi Ghosh starring 1966 Bengali film Galpo Holeo Satti by Tapan Sinha. Well, there is good news for everyone who loves old classic films. The adaptation of the Hrishikesh Mukherjee feature will be the first movie out of the three-film collaboration between Jaadugar Films and Sameer Raj Sippy Productions. They will also remake timeless classics like Amitabh Bachchan-Jaya Bachchan starrer Mili (1975) and Gulzar's iconic 1972 drama Koshish.
Anushree Mehta on directing Bawarchi adaptation
Anushree Mehta described directing the Bawarchi adaptation as a "kaleidoscopic combination" of being excited, honored, humbled coupled with the awareness of shouldering a "massive responsibility." She further added, "When my business partner Abir Sengupta (Jaadugar Films), Sameer Raj Sippy and I decided to join hands to produce these three iconic films, we were clear that we would leave no stone unturned in remaking them with utmost love and respect. During our discussion on Bawarchi, Abir and Sameer were of the opinion that I should be writing and directing the remake.”
"They were convinced that I would be able to tell the story in a manner which would make them proud. We were in sync with our vision, and I whole heartedly agreed to come board as the writer-director," the filmmaker said in a statement.
"The idea of retelling a film is to adapt it according to the current times and make it more relatable to the world we live in today—while keeping the soul and purpose of the original intact. Since Bawarchi itself was a remake of a Bengali film, Hrishida in his time recreated it and made it relatable to that era. My attempt is going to be with a similar intention, to retell the classic story of Bawarchi in a way that the family audiences of all age groups can watch and enjoy the movie together. I'm aiming to create a wholesome, unforgettable family experience," she added.
Anushree Mehta has finished writing the Bawarchi adaptation and hopes to get the film on floors in 2024. The casting of the film is underway, with makers looking to lock in an A-list star.
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