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 way, using science and technology and being relevant to today’s social scenario.” Ali is currently gearing up to start work on his superhero film with Katrina Kaif, which will be followed by Mr India. My third superhero is rooted in Indian mythology and the fourth comes from the lndian army.” Ali, however, didn’t reveal the male lead opposite Katrina in the superhero film nor his choice for the role of the new Mr India. Asked if he would collaborate Salman Khan again for Tiger Zinda Hai director dropped a few hints, saying, “I love him like an elder brother and will work with him again, very soon.” Reacting to the news of Mr India recreation, Shekhar Kapur had earlier said on Twitter, “No one has even asked me or mentioned to me about this film called Mr India 2.

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Shekhar Kapur says 'whoever does Mr India next should remember it was not a superhero film but…' | Exclusive
1 year, 9 months ago

Shekhar Kapur says 'whoever does Mr India next should remember it was not a superhero film but…' | Exclusive

India Today  

Mr. India continues to remain a classic three decades after its release. The film first released on May 25, 1987 and featured Sridevi and Anil Kapoor in lead roles along with Amrish Puri, Satish Kaushik, among others. In an exclusive chat with IndiaToday.in, when asked Shekhar Kapur about reports of Mr. India remake and if it would be okay with …

Ali Abbas Zafar's superhero universe will begin with Katrina Kaif solo film; filmmaker says his project is not a Mr India reboot
4 years, 6 months ago

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 …

Javed Akhtar, Shekhar Kapur tussle over Mr India: ‘How can your claim be more than mine?' says screenwriter
4 years, 10 months ago

Javed Akhtar, Shekhar Kapur tussle over Mr India: ‘How can your claim be more than mine?' says screenwriter

Firstpost  

Responding to a tweet by Shekhar Kapur on creative rights of Mr India, Javed Akhtar writes he also had contributed immensely to the making of the film. Wading into the ongoing tussle over the reboot of cult classic Mr India, veteran lyricist-writer Javed Akhtar says director Shekhar Kapur cannot ignore his contribution as the writer by solely taking the credit …

How can your claim on 'Mr India' be more than mine: Javed Akhtar to Shekhar Kapur
4 years, 10 months ago

How can your claim on 'Mr India' be more than mine: Javed Akhtar to Shekhar Kapur

India TV News  

Wading into the ongoing tussle over the reboot of cult classic Mr India, veteran lyricist-writer Javed Akhtar on Friday said director Shekhar Kapur can't ignore his work as the writer by solely taking the credit for the film. Last week, actor Sonam Kapoor Ahuja had said it was "disrespectful" that the architects of the the 1987 blockbuster -- director Kapur …

Shekhar Kapur takes a dig on Ali Abbas Zafar's 'Mr India' remake
4 years, 10 months ago

Shekhar Kapur takes a dig on Ali Abbas Zafar's 'Mr India' remake

India TV News  

After actress Sonam Kapoor, filmmaker Shehkar Kapur, who is known for helming the iconic film "Mr India", has expressed his disappointment over the news of a remake of the movie by director Ali Abbas Zafar. Shekhar on Sunday took to social media and posted late actor Amrish Puri's still from "Mr India", in which Puri played the popular villain Mogambo. …

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 …

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

Firstpost  

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 …

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 …

Kabir Singh, Simmba have restarted the trend of South Indian remakes in Bollywood, after Wanted in 2009
5 years, 5 months ago

Kabir Singh, Simmba have restarted the trend of South Indian remakes in Bollywood, after Wanted in 2009

Firstpost  

The top grossing Indian film of 2019 so far is Shahid Kapoor and Kiara Advani-starrer romance drama _ Kabir Singh,_ an official remake of Telugu mega-blockbuster Arjun Reddy. Firstpost talks to renowned trade analysts and entertainment industry trackers to explore how South remakes become solid money-spinners in Bollywood, and why the Hindi filmdom is betting big on South Indian cinema. …

Boney Kapoor confirms Mr. India sequel: 'After Sridevi, I have even more reason to make the film'
5 years, 7 months ago

Boney Kapoor confirms Mr. India sequel: 'After Sridevi, I have even more reason to make the film'

Firstpost  

Boney Kapoor stated that Shekhar Kapur, Mr India’s original director could always come on board for the new film as well Anil Kapoor and Sridevi’s 1987 classic superhero film Mr India was all set to have its sequel till producer Boney Kapoor and Anil announced that their plans to make another film had been aborted after the untimely demise of …

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