Padosan, starring Sunil Dutt and Mehmood in the lead roles with Saira Banu and Kishore Kumar as supporting characters, is one of the finest comedy films in Bollywood. Directed by Jyoti Swaroop and released in 1968, the film still remains a cult classic after so many years. Nonetheless, it was a landmark project in Sunil Dutt's filmography and if a report in a leading daily is to go by, his son Sanjay Dutt plans to remake the Kishore Kumar and Mehmood starrer. Apparently, Sanjay has finally acquired the film's rights from a leading distribution company and wishes to cast Rajkummar Rao and Ayushmann Khurrana in lead roles.
"The friendly banter between Kishore Kumar and Mehmood was the highlight of the film. While Sanjay is interested in playing Kumar's iconic character Vidyapati, he hopes to rope in Govinda for Mehmood's Masterji act. He is also toying with the idea of giving it a twist — the story will apparently see a rapper pitted against a young man who practises classical music, with Vidyapati and Masterji acting as their mentors. He wishes to cast Rajkummar Rao and Ayushmann Khurrana for these roles," the daily quoted a source as saying. The report further adds that Sanjay is expected to focus on the project only by early next year.
Well, we cannot wait to witness another jugalbandi between Bhola and Masterji!
Work wise, Sanjay has Torbaaz, Prasthanam, Panipat, Sadak 2, KGF: Chapter 2 and Bhuj: The Pride of India, in various stages of production.
(Sources: Mid-Day)
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