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EXCLUSIVE: Kamal Jain: Kangana Ranaut has shot 70% of Manikarnika; she has to get directorial credit
In an EXCLUSIVE interaction with Pinkvilla, Manikarnika producer Kamal Jain spoke candidly about how both Kangana Ranaut and Krish have been credited as directors in the trailer, which will release on December 18.
Kangana Ranaut starrer Manikarnika - The Queen of Jhansi has been in the news all year round. Kangana essays the role of the mighty warrior queen Rani Laxmibai and will bring forward the story of a true hero. Manikarnika also stars Ankita Lokhanda and Danny Denzongpa in pivotal roles. The teaser of Manikarnika was released on Independence Day 2018 and fans could not keep calm as the true warrior essence of Jhansi ki Rani was showcased. All of us are duly excited for the trailer which releases tomorrow, i.e. December 18, 2018.
There has been a lot of talk regarding the directing credits of the film. While Krish has directed a portion of the film, he had to step away due to prior commitments. The onus was then taken up by Kangana who directed 70 percent of Manikarnika. In an EXCLUSIVE interaction with Pinkvilla, Manikarnika producer Kamal Jain spoke about how both Kangana and Krish will get directing credits in the trailer. Kamal shared, "After Krish had other commitments and we saw the film, we felt that it has to really go further. We can't go with an average film as it's a tribute to Rani Laxmibai. It has to be the best. We decided to push the envelope further and reshoot or shoot new portions."
Talking about how Kangana took over, Kamal said, "Since Krish was not available, Kangana Ranaut was the most suitable one because she has been living the film, since forever. Creatively, she is inclined and has taken onus on herself. She has done everything with passion and interest. I was also there throughout and we collaborated the entire process. She did the entire direction. Every part of the filmmaking - be it costume, art, direction, camera angles, she's been very professional and proficient. We never felt this was her first movie as a director. To helm such a big scale of the film is not easy and she is acting also along with direction and writing. It was really good. As a producer, I believe that even if someone has worked on my film for just a day, I have to give credit to them. Kangana has shot more than 70 percent of the film. There is no way that we can't give credit to her. It will be absolutely unethical and unfair on my part as a producer. Even if she would have told me, 'No, don't give my name,' I would have given her credit."
Kamal concluded by talking about the trailer launch as he revealed, "Whatever the outcome of the film is now extraordinary. It's 10/10. It's a mega event and a never-before-seen grand opening for a trailer launch."
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Meanwhile, Manikarnika is slated to release on January 25, 2018.
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