Director Anushree Mehta is set to bring a touch of nostalgia to Indian cinema by directing the Hindi remake of the beloved 1972 classic 'Bawarchi.'
The original film, directed by the legendary Hrishikesh Mukherjee, featured an ensemble cast including Rajesh Khanna, Jaya Bachchan, and Asrani.
'Bawarchi' holds a special place in the hearts of cinephiles, being a timeless family comedy-drama that itself was a remake of the 1966 Bengali film 'Galpo Holeo Satti,' directed by Tapan Sinha and starring Rabi Ghosh.
Anushree Mehta, in her latest Instagram post, showed her excitement about the opportunity to direct the 'Bawarchi' adaptation and acknowledged the magnitude of the task ahead.
Mehta assured that her adaptation of 'Bawarchi' would be approached with 'sensitivity,' intending to create wholesome 'family films' that resonate with contemporary audiences.
While anticipation buzzed among certain Twitter and Instagram users for the upcoming film, others couldn't help but reminisce about Govinda's 'Hero No. 1,' a movie heavily influenced by the 1972 classic 'Bawarchi.'
One of the users said, "Hero No.1 wasn't enough?" Another wrote, "It's already been remade. Hero no. 1 was roughly inspired from this movie."
According to reports on Thursday, Anushree Mehta has successfully completed the screenplay adaptation of 'Bawarchi' and is gearing up to commence filming the project this year only.
Casting is reportedly underway, with the producers aiming to secure a top-tier A-list actor for the lead role, promising an exciting revival of this cinematic gem for a new generation of moviegoers.
As the reels of nostalgia begin to turn, Anushree Mehta's directorial venture promises to resurrect the charm of the 1972 classic 'Bawarchi' on the big screen.
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