Rajesh Khanna's Bawarchi To Get A Remake, Anushree Mehta To Direct The 1972 Classic

Rajesh Khanna's iconic film Bawarchi is getting a remake. Filmmaker Anushree Mehta has come on board to direct the new version. Bawarchi was originally helmed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee in 1972.

Bawarchi gets a remake

Bawarchi featured Rajesh Khanna along with Jaya Bachchan and Asrani. Interestingly, it was also a remake of Rabi Ghosh starrer 1966 Bengali film Galpo Holeo Satti by Tapan Sinha.

Excited about directing the film, Anushree said, "When my business partner Abir Sengupta (Jaadugar Films), Sameer Raj Sippy and I decided to join hands to produce these three iconic films, we were clear that we would leave no stone unturned in remaking them with utmost love and respect. During our discussion on Bawarchi, Abir and Sameer were of the opinion that I should be writing and directing the remake."

"They were convinced that I would be able to tell the story in a manner which would make them proud. We were in sync with our vision and I wholeheartedly agreed to come on board as the writer-director," she added.

Bawarchi director talks about Bawarchi's adaptation

Anushree 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 family audiences of all age groups can watch and enjoy the movie together. I'm aiming to create a wholesome, unforgettable family experience," she said. Casting of the film is underway.

(With inputs from ANI)