Zee Studios ropes in Ali Abbas Zafar to write, direct superhero trilogy based on 1987 classic Mr India
4 years, 10 months ago

Zee Studios ropes in Ali Abbas Zafar to write, direct superhero trilogy based on 1987 classic Mr India

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Based on the iconic characters of the 1987 cult classic, Ali Abbas Zafar’s Mr India will be set in a new, relevant and contemporary superhero world, confirms Studio Filmmaker Ali Abbas Zafar, known for blockbusters like Sultan and Tiger Zinda Hai, is roped in to write and direct the new trilogy Mr. India. Based on the iconic characters of the 1987 cult classic, Zafar’s Mr India will be set in a new, relevant and contemporary superhero world. Zee Studios confirms a trilogy: #MrIndia with Ali Abbas Zafar. The film involves massive amounts of pre-production and will go on floor early next year.” Shariq Patel, CEO, Zee Studios clarified that the upcoming project is neither a sequel or remake of the 1987 original.

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Character entertainment firm Graphic India hopes to create India’s Marvel moment with local superheroes
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Character entertainment firm Graphic India hopes to create India’s Marvel moment with local superheroes

Live Mint  

Graphic India, a character entertainment company known for titles such as The Legend of Hanuman and Baahubali: Crown of Blood, is banking on featuring local superheroes in animation, comics, gaming and live action films to take them global and create a Marvel-like moment in India. By creating intellectual properties that can transcend geographical boundaries, the creative potential of the unique …

Ali Abbas Zafar's superhero universe will begin with Katrina Kaif solo film; filmmaker says his project is not a Mr India reboot
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Ali Abbas Zafar's superhero universe will begin with Katrina Kaif solo film; filmmaker says his project is not a Mr India reboot

Firstpost  

In February, Ali Abbas Zafar was roped in by Zee Studios to create a superhero trilogy Mr India. “It’s a completely new film, we are just calling it Mr India.” The filmmaker says that he does not wish to offend the makers of the 1987 film or tamper with the story. According to him, his new project will see a …

Ali Abbas Zafar says his Mr India is neither a remake nor a reboot of the original: ‘It’s a completely new film’
4 years, 6 months ago

Ali Abbas Zafar says his Mr India is neither a remake nor a reboot of the original: ‘It’s a completely new film’

Hindustan Times  

Director Ali Abbas Zafar, known for his big budget directorial Bharat, has finally opened up about his new project - Mr India. The filmmaker told Mumbai Mirror in an interview, “It’s a completely new film, we are just calling it Mr India. My film is essentially about the common man fighting a mighty villain, but done in a cool, hip …

Sonam Kapoor pulls up Ali Abbas Zafar for announcing Mr India trilogy without informing Anil Kapoor, calls him ‘disrespectful’
4 years, 10 months ago

Sonam Kapoor pulls up Ali Abbas Zafar for announcing Mr India trilogy without informing Anil Kapoor, calls him ‘disrespectful’

Hindustan Times  

Sonam Kapoor has called out Bharat director Ali Abbas Zafar for announcing the revival of her actor father Anil Kapoor’s 1987 film, Mr India. Sonam Kapoor has criticised Ali Abbas Zafar for making Mr India trilogy without informing Anil Kapoor. Calling Mr India a part of Anil’s legacy, she wrote on Instagram, “A lot of people have been asking me …

Ali Abbas Zafar To Bring Back 'Mr. India'; Shah Rukh Khan & Ranveer Singh To Star In It?
4 years, 10 months ago

Ali Abbas Zafar To Bring Back 'Mr. India'; Shah Rukh Khan & Ranveer Singh To Star In It?

ABP News  

Mumbai: Filmmaker Ali Abbas Zafar, who has helmed blockbusters like "Sultan" and "Tiger Zinda Hai", will write and direct the new "Mr. India". Zafar is currently working on the script and building the superhero universe and, contrary to reports in sections of the media, he avers that the casting process is yet to begin. Unconfirmed reports have stated that Ranveer …

Ali Abbas Zafar confirms Mr India trilogy, calls it ‘huge responsibility to carry forward an iconic character’
4 years, 10 months ago

Ali Abbas Zafar confirms Mr India trilogy, calls it ‘huge responsibility to carry forward an iconic character’

Hindustan Times  

Director Ali Abbas Zafar of Bharat fame is all set to make a superhero trilogy, titled Mr India. Ali Abbas Zafar is set to make a superhero trilogy titled Mr India. Zee Studios confirms a trilogy: #MrIndia with Ali Abbas Zafar. Once we lock the first draft of the script, casting begins!” An earlier Mumbai Mirror report has quoted a …

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