'Hero No.1 Wasn't Enough?': Bollywood Classic 'Bawarchi' Set For Hindi Remake, Twitter Reacts
'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.
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.'
'Bawarchi' Of 1972
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.
Poster Of Hrishikesh Mukherjee's Classic 'Bawarchi'/Twitter
'Bawarchi' Set for Hindi Remake: Anushree Mehta Takes The Directorial Reins
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.
How Is The Internet Reacting?
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.'
Screenshot Of Insta Comment/Instagram
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."
It's already been remade. Hero no. 1 was roughly inspired from this movie. https://t.co/wtIh148MeE
¡ª Whowhowho (@PatheticSoul2) February 8, 2024
Hero No.1 wasn't enough? https://t.co/bam6tZFpHP
¡ª Anand Kumar Singh (@AnandSingh305) February 8, 2024
Screenshot Of Comment On Twitter/Twitter
¡ª Ravi ???????? Sinha (@_ravitweets_) February 8, 2024
What Do We Know So Far?
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.
What About The Cast Of The New 'Bawarchi'?
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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