Sources say Ranbir Kapoor is set to reimagine his grandfather Raj Kapoor’s ‘Chori Chori’ as he revives RK Films, to star opposite Deepika Padukone. Directed by Ayan Mukerji, the film could be announced on Raj Kapoor's birth anniversary, which falls on December 14
Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone
In October, mid-day had reported that Ranbir Kapoor is planning to revive the legacy studio, RK Films, which was founded by late filmmaker and his grandfather Raj Kapoor (Jeena yahan, marna yahan, Oct 31). Now, the chatter is that Ranbir has zeroed in on the first film under the banner. Rumours suggest that the actor will reunite with Deepika Padukone for a contemporary reimagining of ‘Chori Chori’ (1956).
Revisiting ‘Chori Chori’, one of the many iconic movies fronted by the legendary actor and filmmaker, would serve as the perfect way to restart the journey of RK Films. An industry insider says, “There is a lot of excitement in Ranbir’s camp. He wants the RK Films’ comeback movie to feel like something his grandfather would have made, only told in today’s language.”
Ayan Mukerji
Ranbir has apparently given the directorial reins to his close friend Ayan Mukerji. The insider adds, “Ayan has been developing the script for months. He doesn’t want to rush it since it’s a prestige project.” Murmurs suggest that the love story will be mounted on a big canvas, with a chunk shot in international locations. “It’s possible that the announcement regarding the studio’s revival will be made as early as December 14, which is Raj saab’s birthday. The movie, however, has yet to take concrete shape,” adds the source.
The story of ‘Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin’ bore striking similarities to Raj Kapoor and Nargis’s ‘Chori Chori’, which, in turn, was inspired by the Hollywood classic ‘It Happened One Night’
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Films that Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone have collaborated on
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