Anushree Mehta to direct the remake of 1972 classic ‘Bawarchi’

Filmmaker Anushree Mehta, known for her directorial debut with the Radhika Apte starrer ‘Mrs Undercover’ last year, has been announced as the director for the remake of the beloved 1972 classic ‘Bawarchi’.

The original film, directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee, was celebrated for its family comedy-drama narrative and starred a talented ensemble cast including Rajesh Khanna, Jaya Bachchan, and Asrani. ‘Bawarchi’ itself was a remake of the 1966 Bengali film ‘Galpo Holeo Satti,’ starring Rabi Ghosh and directed by Tapan Sinha.

The new Hindi adaptation of ‘Bawarchi’ marks the first project in a three-film collaboration between Jaadugar Films and Sameer Raj Sippy Productions. Besides this, the collaboration aims to bring to life two other timeless classics—Amitabh Bachchan-Jaya Bachchan starrer ‘Mili’ (1975) and Gulzar’s iconic 1972 drama ‘Koshish’.

Mehta described directing the adaptation of Bawarchi as a “kaleidoscopic combination” of being excited, honoured, and humbled coupled with the awareness of shouldering a “massive responsibility.”
Mehta said that the adaptation would echo her “confidence, honesty and sensitivity.”

“The idea of retelling a film is to adapt it according to the current times and make it more relatable to the world we live in today—while keeping the soul and purpose of the original intact. Since Bawarchi itself was a remake of a Bengali film, Hrishida in his time recreated it and made it relatable to that era. My attempt is going to be with a similar intention, to retell the classic story of Bawarchi in a way that the family audiences of all age groups can watch and enjoy the movie together. I’m aiming to create a wholesome, unforgettable family experience,” she added.

According to reports, Mehta has finished writing the script for the Bawarchi adaptation and is expected to start the work in 2024. Also, the casting for the film is underway, with makers looking to lock in on an A-list star.

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