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Not to be confused with Kabir Duhan Singh.
Kabir Singh
A red fist shaped like a heart against a black background, with the film's title in red
Poster
Directed bySandeep Vanga
Story bySandeep Vanga
Produced byMurad Khetani
Ashwin Varde
Bhushan Kumar
Krishan Kumar
StarringShahid Kapoor
Kiara Advani
CinematographySanthanakrishnan
Music byAmaal Mallik
Production
companies
Cine1 Studios
T-Series
Release date
  • 21 June 2019 (2019-June-21)
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi

Kabir Singh is an upcoming Indian Hindi-language drama film written and directed by Sandeep Vanga. It is a remake of his own Telugu film Arjun Reddy (2017). Jointly produced by Cine1 Studios and T-Series, the film stars Shahid Kapoor and Kiara Advani. It focuses on the title character, an alcoholic surgeon who goes on a self-destructive path after his ex-lover marries someone else. Principal photography began in October 2018, and the film is scheduled for a theatrical release on 21 June 2019.

Premise

Kabir Singh, an alcoholic surgeon with anger management issues, goes on a self-destructive path after his ex-lover marries someone else.[1]

Cast

Production

Development

After the success of the Telugu film Arjun Reddy (2017), its writer and director Sandeep Vanga wanted to remake it in Hindi with Ranveer Singh. When it did not work out, he approached Shahid Kapoor. However, producers Murad Khetani and Ashwin Varde of Cine1 Studios, who acquired the remake rights for Hindi, wanted Arjun Kapoor to play the male lead. Disappointed, Vanga said,"I've come to know that the remake rights of Arjun Reddy have been sold and it would star Arjun Kapoor. I am caught in a dilemma, as I've already locked Shahid for the role. It's a very embarrassing situation for me. I don't know how I'll face Shahid."[5] In April 2018, however, it was officially announced that Shahid Kapoor would star, with Vanga returning as director.[6] Bhushan and Krishan Kumar of T-Series co-produced the film.[7]

Vanga was confident that the remake would be even more hard hitting: "When I made Arjun Reddy, I wasn't sure where to draw the line in terms of representation of certain things. I don't think I'd have to restrict myself when it comes to the Hindi version. I believe I'll have more freedom in Bollywood."[6] Tara Sutaria was initially announced as the female lead.[8] However, due to the postponement of her debut release Student of the Year 2, she exited the film.[9] The makers then hired Kiara Advani to play the role of Preeti,[10] after Vanga saw her performance in M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story (2016).[11] According to Vanga, "Kiara epitomises the female character in the film to the T. She has the perfect combination of innocence (in terms of looks) and maturity (in terms of performance) that's so important for the character".[12]

Filming

The makers considered beginning the shoot in August, but it was delayed to September as Vanga wanted Kapoor to grow his beard more for the role.[13] Principal photography eventually began on 21 October 2018 at Mumbai,[14] and the title Kabir Singh was revealed on 25 October.[15] Vanga explained his reasons for choosing this title: "When we started work on the Hindi script, it was a very exciting journey. Kabir Singh, as the protagonist's name, came naturally, considering the character's graph. Kabir Singh has the same punch and madness of Arjun Reddy."[16] Santhanakrishnan was selected as the cinematographer.[17] The film will feature Kapoor sporting four different looks as a college boy, a professional, a self-destructive man and eventually a rehabilitated man.[15] Filming is expected to wrap in late January 2019.[18]

Soundtrack

The soundtrack will be composed by Amaal Mallik.[19]

Release

Kabir Singh is scheduled to be released on 21 June 2019.[20]

References

  1. ^ a b Coutinho, Natasha (13 November 2018). "Shahid Kapoor finds new co-star in Nikita Dutta". Pune Mirror. Archived from the original on 13 November 2018. Retrieved 13 November 2018. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ a b c Thakur, Kunal (8 January 2019). ""First Day for Kamal, Vidya, Keerti and Shiva in Delhi and it sure is Chillliessss 🎥🖤 . . . #bollywood #love #india #hollywood #instagram…"". Instagram. Retrieved 8 January 2019.
  3. ^ Thakur, Kunal (6 January 2019). ""For all those who don't know, #kabirsingh is what I am working on currently. I play this charachter called Kamal. Also, I am very thankful…"". Instagram. Retrieved 6 January 2019.
  4. ^ "Teena Singh to share screen space with Shahid". Business Standard. IANS. 25 December 2018. Archived from the original on 25 December 2018. Retrieved 25 December 2018. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ Jha, Subhash K. (25 January 2018). "Wanted Ranveer, approached Shahid, unsure about directing Arjun: Arjun Reddy director". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 13 May 2018. Retrieved 30 October 2018. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  6. ^ a b Pudipeddi, Haricharan (26 April 2018). "Shahid Kapoor confirmed for Hindi remake of Arjun Reddy; film's director says 'there's more freedom in Bollywood'". Firstpost. Archived from the original on 30 October 2018. Retrieved 30 October 2018. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  7. ^ "Shahid Kapoor to kick off Arjun Reddy on October 21". Bollywood Hungama. 20 October 2018. Archived from the original on 20 October 2018. Retrieved 30 October 2018. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  8. ^ Adivi, Sashidhar (23 May 2018). "Arjun Reddy director Sandeep Vanga reveals why Tara was signed opposite Shahid". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 17 June 2018. Retrieved 30 October 2018. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  9. ^ Coutinho, Natasha (7 September 2018). "Tara Sutaria quits Shahid Kapoor's Arjun Reddy remake". Mumbai Mirror. Archived from the original on 30 October 2018. Retrieved 30 October 2018. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  10. ^ "Shahid Kapoor finds his leading lady in Kiara Advani for Arjun Reddy remake". Hindustan Times. Press Trust of India. 25 September 2018. Archived from the original on 26 September 2018. Retrieved 30 October 2018. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  11. ^ Sabharwal, Mehak (30 October 2018). "EXCLUSIVE | Kiara Advani on Shahid Kapoor starrer Kabir Singh: I think the film chose me, it was in my destiny". Times Now. Archived from the original on 30 October 2018. Retrieved 2 November 2018. {{cite news}}: |archive-date= / |archive-url= timestamp mismatch; 2 November 2018 suggested (help); Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  12. ^ "Arjun Reddy remake: Kiara Advani to share screen space with Shahid Kapoor". The Indian Express. Press Trust of India. 25 September 2018. Archived from the original on 20 October 2018. Retrieved 30 October 2018. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  13. ^ "At the moment, I am growing a beard: Shahid Kapoor opens about his next film Arjun Reddy". Times Now. Press Trust of India. 19 August 2018. Archived from the original on 30 October 2018. Retrieved 30 October 2018. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  14. ^ "'Arjun Reddy' remake goes on floors; an excited Kiara Advani wishes Shahid Kapoor and team luck". Daily News and Analysis. 22 October 2018. Archived from the original on 30 October 2018. Retrieved 30 October 2018. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  15. ^ a b Lohana, Avinash (26 October 2018). "Shahid Kapoor's Hindi remake of Arjun Reddy titled Kabir Singh". Mumbai Mirror. Archived from the original on 26 October 2018. Retrieved 26 October 2018. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  16. ^ Goyal, Divya (26 October 2018). "Shahid Kapoor's Kabir Singh Is Basically Bollywood's Arjun Reddy". NDTV. Archived from the original on 17 November 2018. Retrieved 21 November 2018. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  17. ^ Santhanakrishnan (5 November 2018). "Fun fun fun #kabirsingh #shootmode #intense #rage". Retrieved 5 November 2018 – via Instagram.
  18. ^ "Shahid Kapoor to shoot in 8 colleges in Delhi for Kabir Singh". Filmfare. 18 December 2018. Archived from the original on 21 December 2018. Retrieved 21 December 2018. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  19. ^ Parkar, Shaheen (10 December 2018). "Amaal Mallik: Anthem Deals With Saina's Personality". Mid Day. Archived from the original on 11 December 2018. Retrieved 11 December 2018. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  20. ^ "Arjun Reddy Hindi remake, starring Shahid Kapoor in Vijay Devarakonda's role, to release on 21 June 2019". Firstpost. 31 July 2018. Archived from the original on 30 October 2018. Retrieved 30 October 2018. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
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