Here are a few big projects that were launched with great fanfare but failed to take off
In Bollywood, several films are announced every year with a lot of fanfare. And while a handful of them make it to the theatres, some barely manage to cross the planning stage to get to the floors. 2012 was no exception. From Karan Johar to Sudhir Mishra - many filmmakers revealed their plans for that one dream flick. Unfortunately, we are still waiting for any concrete progress on the
FILM 1
Mehrunissa
THE BIG LAUNCH
Nikhil Advani's Emmay Entertainment Private Limited and DAR Motion Pictures announced their opus at the onset of 2012. The Sudhir Mishra film was supposed to bring Amitabh Bachchan and Rishi Kapoor together on screen.
TWISTS AND TURNS
Initially, it was reported that the makers were waiting for Amitabh Bachchan's nod of approval. We even heard Abhishek Bachchan and Ranbir Kapoor would play the young Amitabh-Rishi in the film. However, the selection of the leading lady posed a problem. While early reports suggested that Mishra may let go of his muse Chitrangdha Singh for the project, after reports of Katrina Kaif, Deepika Padukone and Vidya Balan vying for the role, Mishra said that it would be Chitrangdha playing the female lead after all. In May, Mishra told Mirror, "The challenge for Chitrangdha is to
STATUS UPDATE
It is still unclear when the film is going to go on floors.
FILM 2
Sher Khan
THE BIG LAUNCH
That Salman's little brother Sohail is planning a venture titled Sher Khan was announced early on. However, whether the actor then busy with Ek Tha Tiger would opt to shoot Arbaaz's Dabangg 2 or Sahail's film was yet unknown.
TWISTS AND TURNS
So, Salman chose to go for Dabangg 2 first. Meanwhile, we learnt that Sher Khan would be a superhero flick where the actor would be dressed up as a Pathan a la Pran's Sher Khan in Zanjeer. It was then reported that owing tohis nervous disorder, Salman's superhero avatar sequences. We also heard that finally calender girl Angela Jonsson would make her Bollywood debut with the film.
STATUS UPDATE
Last we heard, Sohail denied having finalised anything. Last month he said, "Sher Khan is still being finalised.
FILM 3
Kick
THE BIG LAUNCH
Sajid Nadiadwala had bought the rights of the 2009 Telugu blockbuster Kick, before the year ran out.
TWISTS AND TURNS
It was initially supposed to be directed by Kabir Khan. In 2011, Nadiadwala announced his film again, this time with Shirish Kunder donning the director's mantle. In 2012, Kunder too opted out and the producer claimed that he would turn to direction with his ambitious project.
STATUS UPDATE
Salman Khan, reportedly the lead actor in Kick, is busy with his other projects leaving Kick's future a blur.
FILM 4
IMMORTALS OF MELUHA
THE BIG LAUNCH
Karan Johar bought the film rights of Amish Tripathi's Immortals of Meluha. He was quoted saying, "I was blown away with the world of Meluha and rivetted by Amish's creation..."and we are very excited to promote Amish's labour of love."
TWISTS AND TURNS
According to insiders, Karan locked in on Hrithik Roshan to play the character of Shiva. Kareena Kapoor or Priyanka Chopra were being considered for the role of 'Sati'.
STATUS UPDATE
Reportedly, Hrithik and Kareena have been signed on for another KJo project to be directed by Karan Malhotra.
FILM 5
Power
THE BIG LAUNCH
Rajkumar Santoshi in a press conference announced his multistarrer with cast members Amitabh Bachchan, Anil Kapoor, Sanjay Dutt and Ajay Devgn.
TWISTS AND TURNS
Ajay and Sanjay walked out of the film and a week into the shooting the film was shelved.
STATUS UPDATE
The director tried to revive the film but failed.
In Bollywood, several films are announced every year with a lot of fanfare. And while a handful of them make it to the theatres, some barely manage to cross the planning stage to get to the floors. 2012 was no exception. From Karan Johar to Sudhir Mishra - many filmmakers revealed their plans for that one dream flick. Unfortunately, we are still waiting for any concrete progress on the
FILM 1
Mehrunissa
THE BIG LAUNCH
Nikhil Advani's Emmay Entertainment Private Limited and DAR Motion Pictures announced their opus at the onset of 2012. The Sudhir Mishra film was supposed to bring Amitabh Bachchan and Rishi Kapoor together on screen.
TWISTS AND TURNS
Initially, it was reported that the makers were waiting for Amitabh Bachchan's nod of approval. We even heard Abhishek Bachchan and Ranbir Kapoor would play the young Amitabh-Rishi in the film. However, the selection of the leading lady posed a problem. While early reports suggested that Mishra may let go of his muse Chitrangdha Singh for the project, after reports of Katrina Kaif, Deepika Padukone and Vidya Balan vying for the role, Mishra said that it would be Chitrangdha playing the female lead after all. In May, Mishra told Mirror, "The challenge for Chitrangdha is to
STATUS UPDATE
It is still unclear when the film is going to go on floors.
FILM 2
Sher Khan
THE BIG LAUNCH
That Salman's little brother Sohail is planning a venture titled Sher Khan was announced early on. However, whether the actor then busy with Ek Tha Tiger would opt to shoot Arbaaz's Dabangg 2 or Sahail's film was yet unknown.
TWISTS AND TURNS
So, Salman chose to go for Dabangg 2 first. Meanwhile, we learnt that Sher Khan would be a superhero flick where the actor would be dressed up as a Pathan a la Pran's Sher Khan in Zanjeer. It was then reported that owing tohis nervous disorder, Salman's superhero avatar sequences. We also heard that finally calender girl Angela Jonsson would make her Bollywood debut with the film.
STATUS UPDATE
Last we heard, Sohail denied having finalised anything. Last month he said, "Sher Khan is still being finalised.
FILM 3
Kick
THE BIG LAUNCH
Sajid Nadiadwala had bought the rights of the 2009 Telugu blockbuster Kick, before the year ran out.
TWISTS AND TURNS
It was initially supposed to be directed by Kabir Khan. In 2011, Nadiadwala announced his film again, this time with Shirish Kunder donning the director's mantle. In 2012, Kunder too opted out and the producer claimed that he would turn to direction with his ambitious project.
STATUS UPDATE
Salman Khan, reportedly the lead actor in Kick, is busy with his other projects leaving Kick's future a blur.
FILM 4
IMMORTALS OF MELUHA
THE BIG LAUNCH
Karan Johar bought the film rights of Amish Tripathi's Immortals of Meluha. He was quoted saying, "I was blown away with the world of Meluha and rivetted by Amish's creation..."and we are very excited to promote Amish's labour of love."
TWISTS AND TURNS
According to insiders, Karan locked in on Hrithik Roshan to play the character of Shiva. Kareena Kapoor or Priyanka Chopra were being considered for the role of 'Sati'.
STATUS UPDATE
Reportedly, Hrithik and Kareena have been signed on for another KJo project to be directed by Karan Malhotra.
FILM 5
Power
THE BIG LAUNCH
Rajkumar Santoshi in a press conference announced his multistarrer with cast members Amitabh Bachchan, Anil Kapoor, Sanjay Dutt and Ajay Devgn.
TWISTS AND TURNS
Ajay and Sanjay walked out of the film and a week into the shooting the film was shelved.
STATUS UPDATE
The director tried to revive the film but failed.
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