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The shoot of Sidharth Malhotra and Sonakshi Sinha starrer “Ittefaq’ — a recreation of the late Yash Chopra’s eponymous 1969 directorial — began on Monday.
The original film starring Rajesh Khanna, Bindu and Nanda in the lead roles was a thriller directed by Yash Chopra and produced by his brother B R Chopra and this new version is again produced by B R Films and directed by Ravi Chopra’s son Abhay.
Shah Rukh’s Red Chillies Entertainment is co-producing the movie along with Dharma Productions and B.R. Films.
“Great day one of ‘Ittefaq’. Thank you SRK sir. This one will be special,” Sidharth shared on Instagram, with a photograph featuring the team with the movie’s clapboard.
“It was great to have Shah Rukh sir visit us on the sets. He gave us tips and creative suggestions on our roles. I am really excited to create this film with Dharma and Red Chillies,” Sidharth said in a statement.
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Sharing her excitement, Sonakshi tweeted: “Thank YOU SRK, Karan Johar and of B.R. Films. Was an amazing first day on set today with you all! Great start to our ‘Ittefaq’ journey.”
Thank YOU @iamsrk, @karanjohar and of #BRFilms… was an amazing first day on set today with you all! Great start to our #Ittefaq journey! https://t.co/wVp7T9uo77
— Sonakshi Sinha (@sonakshisinha) February 20, 2017
It begins #Ittefaq @sonakshisinha directed by @abhayrchopra prod @iamsrk @karanjohar @junochopra pic.twitter.com/7ZEuCzGN8T
— Sidharth Malhotra (@S1dharthM) February 20, 2017
The two actors won’t be seen as a romantic couple in the film, and instead have strong lead roles to themselves,
While SRK said the original “Ittefaq”, which featured Rajesh Khanna, Nanda and Bindu, is one of his “favourite films by Yashji”, Karan said the team was “excited to recreate the magic”.
This smashing pair to star in #Ittefaq ….directed by #BRCHOPRA‘s grandson #Abhaychopra….@DharmaMovies @RedChilliesEnt pic.twitter.com/60v2eBI90k
— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) February 20, 2017
“My favourite films by Yashji, ‘Ittefaq’ is being recreated by Abhay. Thanks Sidharth Malhotra, Sonakshi Sinha, Akshaye. Also, B.R. and Dharma Films tie up with RCE,” Shah Rukh tweeted.
My fav films by Yashji #Ittefaq is being recreated by Abhay. Thx @S1dharthM @sonakshisinha Akshaye. Also BR & Dharma Films tie up with RCE
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) February 20, 2017
Earlier, Sidharth had expressed his joy of being a part of such an iconic film but denied of facing any pressure of being compared with Rajesh Khanna. Sonakshi said this film tapped her creative side and made her curious about the story.
The film is likely to release later this year.
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