‘Son Of Sardar’ to release Nov 13

Romantic drama “Son Of Sardar”, which features Ajay Devgn and Sanjay Dutt in the lead roles, will release on Diwali, Nov 13.

Directed by Ashwini Dhir and co-produced by Ajay’s home production and Viacom 18 Motion Pictures, “Son Of Sardar” has been shot in Patiala, Punjab. It also features Sonakshi Sinha and Juhi Chawla.

The film is a remake of Telugu movie “Maryada Ramanna”. Initially, the title “Son Of Sardaar” was registered with actor Akshay Kumar’s production house, but he allowed Ajay to use it.

Akshay finds his brother in Shreyas for Joker

Shreyas Talpade has been signed by Shirish Kunder for his in-production film Joker. The young actor would be playing Akshay Kumar's brother in the film which is all set to go on floors this year.


Confirms Shirish for whom Shreyas turned out to be natural choice for the role, "I had seen Shreyas quite closely when he was working in Farah's Om Shanti Om. It was remarkable that he played both the young as well as old part out there with aplomb. As Shah Rukh Khan's friend, he was a livewire in the first half of the film while in the second half he showed the required maturity as expected from an old man. That's the hallmark of a good actor. I was very impressed and when it came to someone being cast for the part of Akshay's brother, I had no hesitation signing Shreyas for the part." 


For Shreyas too the film is a major leap as other than the Golmaal 3 and Golmaal Returns prior to that, he has been trapped in small or medium budgeted films. A film like Joker further brings him into the big league, a process that started with Om Shanti Om. 


"Though Akshay Kumar is the central protagonist in the film, Shreyas has a very important part to play in the narrative as well", assures Shreyas, "If it wasn't, I could have roped in a lesser actor. However, when it comes to Shreyas, one does associate with him a role which is performance oriented." 


Though not much is known about the plotline of Joker (which features Sonakshi Sinha opposite Akshay Kumar), there are indications of it being an entertainer to the core, something which the team promises. With this film, Farah Khan is now in charge of the production (in Tees Maar Khan, the husband and wife had swapped roles). She is currently finalising details on the location at which the film would be shot. 


"Earlier we had planned for Malshej where we had shot for Tees Maar Khan. However, we wanted some dense fields on location as well, something that Malshej doesn't provide. We are closing on the alternative", says Farah. 


Meanwhile another hunt is also on for finalising the leading lady opposite Shreyas. "Yes, the process is on but currently there isn't anyone on my short list. The space for a heroine is all wide open at the moment though we have to close it ASAP", declares Shirish. 

If Yamla... does well, will bring its sequel: Sunny Deol

Sunny Deol, who is in his home state with father Dharmendra and brother Bobby to promote his forthcoming film Yamla Pagla Deewana that boasts of Punjabi tadka, says if the comedy garners good revenues at the box office they will make a sequel.


"Whenever a film did well, we got a sequel to it. This trend is fast emerging in Bollywood. Therefore if Yamla Pagla Deewana does well, then we will also bring its sequel," said Sunny who was here to promote the film and is confident that the people of his state will welcome the movie.


"We always like to come to Punjab and this time we have come for the promotion of our film. We don't need to do anything extraordinary to attract the attention of the people here. We know that people of this state will always welcome us," said Sunny.


For the first time Deols are aggressively promoting a film.


"We have realised the importance of marketing and promotion of films. That is why this time all three of us are together promoting the film in various cities as wells as through television and other mediums. Our audiences expect this from us, so we are doing it," said Sunny who is happy with the response so far.


"So far the response to the film's promos is very encouraging and it has seen countless hits on the internet. Initially, papa was not very sure about the film, but gradually we convinced him. This film is more special as it also marks papa's 50 years in Bollywood," said the 54-year-old who has good projects in hand.


"Currently, I am working on two projects. One is a romantic comedy with Kangana Ranaut and Naveen Andrews and in the other I am playing a Sikh Sanskrit teacher," he said.


Releasing Friday, director Samir Karnik's film will have real life father-sons playing the same roles on the screen four years after Apne that came in 2007. Dharmendra describes Yamla Pagla Deewana as "muscular comedy".


"Earlier, we had acted together in Apne that was released in 2007. With that film, we made people cry, therefore we decided that with our next film we will make them laugh. Now we are ready with Yamla Pagla Deewana, which is a pure muscular comedy," Dharmendra, 75, told IANS.


"I am feeling very satisfied with the making of the film and now enthusiastically waiting for the release. Earlier, we had floated the title Trouble Shrouble, then Trouble Double, but finally settled on Yamla Pagla Deewana," said Dharmendra.


Dharmendra grew up in Sahnewal village near Ludhiana where his father was a school headmaster. Now the place has developed into a small town.


About his Bollywood journey, Dharmendra said: "I am satisfied with my journey in Bollywood. I deliberately kept myself away from cinema for the last few years because I was not getting the kind of role I wanted. I couldn't actually relate to them. But now I am all set to make a strong comeback."


The film will see the yesteryears star having a very unique and funny relationship with Bobby in the film - both of them live in Benares and treat each other like best buddies and do all kind of funny stuff together. Sunny plays Dharmendra's estranged son who comes all the way from Canada to India in search of his dad and brother.