Hansal Mehta to helm film adaptation featuring Saif Ali Khan; find out more details inside
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Hansal Mehta's initial collaboration with Kareena Kapoor Khan took place in his most recent feature film, The Buckingham Murders (2024). The director's upcoming project will mark his first partnership with Saif Ali Khan, who is also Kareena's husband.
Hansal Mehta and Saif Ali Khan's upcoming film based on a novel
In a conversation with Mid Day, Mehta revealed that he and Saif are collaborating on a film, which he is set to direct. He mentioned that the project is inspired by a novel, and he shared this information while attending the Cinevesture International Film Festival in Chandigarh.
The director has long sought the opportunity to collaborate with Khan, admiring his remarkable talent for seamlessly navigating between mainstream, conventional, and digital productions. Conversely, Kareena occupies a premier status in the industry. As he articulates his wish for another project with the esteemed actress, Mehta's fondness for her is evident. He is currently devising a new venture involving her.
Hansal Mehta’s ongoing affection for Kareena Kapoor Khan
The filmmaker mentioned that Kareena has received a script from their team. He often contemplates, "Can we collaborate with Kareena?" whenever he assesses a screenplay. Kareena's exceptional talent fosters limitless opportunities for collaboration. Mehta further expressed that Kareena is a delight to work with, a consummate professional, and one of the most well-prepared individuals one could encounter on set. Despite her celebrity status, he felt privileged to work with her, likening the experience to collaborating with Rajkummar Rao or Pratik Gandhi.
There is significant buzz surrounding Mehta's work. He is balancing his responsibilities as an action filmmaker, his ambitious web series titled Gandhi, and an upcoming project with Khan. While the filmmaker confirmed the project, he refrained from disclosing the cast, even though tabloids have reported his interest in casting Lakshya. Since launching his production company in January and initiating several projects, Mehta has much more planned.
Upcoming films and genres in Hansal Mehta's pipeline
A horror film and an absurd comedy are in the works, he revealed. It's also possible that they might work together on a zombie movie. Additionally, an unconventional love story is on its way.
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