Hero (2015 Hindi film)
| Hero | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Nikhil advani |
| Written by | Nikhil Advani Umesh Bist |
| Produced by | Salman Khan |
| Starring | Govinda Sooraj Pancholi Athiya Shetty Anita Hassanandani Vinod Khanna |
| Music by | Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy |
Production company | Salman Khan Films |
| Distributed by | Eros International |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Hero is an upcoming Indian action film directed by Nikhil Advani and co-written with Umesh Bist, a remake of Subhash Ghai's directed 1983 film of the same name, which starred Jackie Shroff. The film stars Sooraj Pancholi - son of Aditya Pancholi and Athiya Shetty - Daughter of Suniel shetty. The film is scheduled to release on July 3, 2015.
Cast
- Govinda[1]
- Sooraj Pancholi
- Athiya Shetty
- Anita Hassanandani[2]
- Vinod Khanna[1]
- Kader Khan
- Kishor Kadam[3]
- Sharad Kelkar[2]
- Salman Khan as cameo appearance[4]
Production
In May 2013 it was announced that Subhash Ghai is all set to remake 1983 version of the film Hero, which will be re-edited and re- written.[5] On 6 August 2013 it was announced that Nikhil Advani is all set to direct and re-write the script for the film, which Salman Khan is producing.[6] On 19 September 2013 news confirmed that Khan has announced to launch his own production house Salman Khan Productions, which will debut by producing the remake Hero film.On 7 January 2014 news revealed that Khan has set the film to start production on 18 February, and the film will be released on 12 December 2014.[7]
On 10 February 2014 it was reported that Ghai original director of the film has approved the script re-written by Nikhil Advani and his co-writer Umesh Bist.[8] Ghai said "I think they've done a fantastic job of contemporizing my script to suit today's tastes".[8]
Casting
On 14 August 2013 news told that Govinda and Vinod Khanna will also star in the remake film.[1] On 25 October 2013 Ghai said "Yes, Salman may make a special appearance but he will primarily be working as the producer of the film." [4] On 9 February 2014 it was confirmed that Athiya Shetty will make her acting debut in the remake film opposite to Sooraj Pancholi.[9]
Filming
On 19 September 2013 it was announced that both young actors Pancholi and Shetty are currently undergoing training to start the film's production.[10] On 7 January 2014 Khan set the film to start shooting on 18 February.[7] Later Nikhil Advani began the principal photography of the film on 16 February 2014 at the Gateway of India.[11][12]
References
- ^ a b c "Govinda, Vinod Khanna in 'Hero' remake?". india.com. 14 August 2013. Retrieved 18 February 2014.
- ^ a b Maheshwri, Neha. "Sharad to play Sanjeev Kumar's role in Hero remake". timesofindia.com. Retrieved 3 March 2014.
- ^ Deshmukh, Gayatri. "Kishor in Nikhil Advani's Hero remake". timesofindia.com. Retrieved 3 March 2014.
- ^ a b Baksi, Dibyojyoti (25 October 2013). "Salman Khan's guest appearance for Hero remake?". hindustantimes.com. Retrieved 18 February 2014.
- ^ "Subhash Ghai to remake his old films again". hindustantimes.com. 13 May 2013. Retrieved 17 February 2014.
- ^ "Nikhil Advani To Helm 'Hero' Remake?". yahoo.com. 6 August 2013. Retrieved 18 February 2014.
- ^ a b Pacheco, Sunitra (7 January 2014). "Salman Khan sets up 'Hero' schedule for Suraj Pancholi". indianexpress.com. Retrieved 18 February 2014.
- ^ a b Arora, Kiran (10 February 2014). "Subhash Ghai gives thumbs-up to Nikhil Advanis Hero". oyetimes.com. Retrieved 17 February 2014.
- ^ Kaur Marwah, Navdeep (9 February 2014). "Athiya is definitely debuting opposite suraj: Suniel Shetty". hindustantimes.com. Retrieved 17 February 2014.
- ^ K. Jha, Subhash (19 September 2013). "Subhash Ghai to compose music for Salman Khan Productions". hindustantimes.com. Retrieved 18 February 2014.
- ^ "Nikhil Advani begins shooting for 'Hero'". ibnlive.in.com. 16 February 2014. Retrieved 17 February 2014.
- ^ "Nikhil Advani begins shooting for Hero". indiatvnews.com. 16 February 2014. Retrieved 17 February 2014.