Shah Rukh praises 'Shootout'

One film that caught the fancy of just about everyone at the recently concluded G.I.F.A. Awards in Malaysia is the Sanjay Gupta-Ekta Kapoor produced SHOOTOUT AT LOKHANDWALA, being directed by Apoorva Lakhia. When Jeetendra watched the 5-minute promo for the first time at the press meet, he couldnt stop praising Lakhia for the next 10 minutes. In fact, the media reaction to the promo was also marvelous, going by the ovation that followed. Another person who seemed mesmerized by the promo was none other than Shah Rukh Khan, who was hosting a few segments of the award ceremony. Wow! The project looks big. Its simply amazing, he reacted instantaneously, soon after the promo ended. Meanwhile, Lakhia is gung ho about the film. Was it tough putting the project together since it stars the biggest of names in the business? Believe me, it wasnt tough! Abhishek and I have a pact that hed star in every film I make. And the pact has now extended to Mr. Bachchan too. Sanju is a friend, plus the producer, and Suniel too is a buddy. But, I admit, I did have problems casting guys on the other side of the law, namely Vivek Oberoi and Tusshar. Tusshar hadnt portrayed a negative character and was apprehensive initially. Vivek too didnt want to portray something he had attempted earlier, in COMPANY, Lakhia reveals. The title makes it a Mumbai-centric film and coupled with the issue it tackles, does it cater to a niche territory audience? We might change the title to SHOOTOUT. The words At Lokhandwala might be used in smaller fonts below the main title. Thats a possibility. As for the theme, its based on a true-incident and therefore, might hold sectional appeal. But weve compensated it with big stars to attract the universal audience, he states.

 

Shah Rukh praises 'Shootout'

Catch us for latest Bollywood News, New Bollywood Movies update, Box office collection,New Movies Release, Bollywood News Hindi, Entertainment News, Bollywood News Today & upcoming movies 2024 and stay updated with latest hindi movies only on Bollywood Hungama.