MUMBAI: Film-maker Karan Johar has previously made special appearances in films, including Zoya Akhtar’s Luck by Chance. But in Anurag Kashyap’s dream project Bombay Velvet, he will be seen acting in his first full-fledged role.
KJo said that it was great to work under Kashyap’s direction in the film. “It was great to be directed by Anurag. Most of my scenes are with Ranbir Kapoor. So, officially he is my favourite co-star and my favourite director is Anurag Kashyap,” Karan shared while attending a party thrown by the film’s producers to announce the release date of the film. “I don’t have any other choice actually,” the 41 year old quipped.
Without revealing much about the storyline, Kashyap said that Bombay Velvet is a love story. “The first look of the film will release in October,” he said. The film also stars Anushka Sharma.
Initially, a clash between the release dates of Bombay Velvet and the equally awaited PK was expected. Kashyap reportedly wanted to release his film on December 19, the date on which PK’s director, Rajkumar Hirani wanted his film to come out.
But Kashyap announced that his film will release on November 28. “We have almost finished shooting; only one day’s shoot that has to be done in Kolkata is left. I hope everybody is happy when they see the film,” he said.
Ranbir, who plays the lead in Bombay Velvet, said that it is best if it does not clash with any film. “I think Anurag has put in a lot of effort into the film and it has been his dream since nine years. It would be fair if a wider audience sees the film because he has made it very engaging,” he said.
“So, I think it is the correct release date. We will get more theatres and every film’s business gets affected if there is a clash. We’ve done the best possible thing and hopefully, the audience will give it a chance,” he added.
Published in The Express Tribune, April 18th, 2014.
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