British writer-producer David Farr still has faith in Shekhar Kapur and his dream to create Paani. He says the script for the ambitious project exists, and he hopes to see the Oscar-nominated filmmaker bring its world alive on the screen some day.
Kapur announced the movie with much fanfare at the Cannes Film Festival in 2010. Based on a book by Maude Barlow and scripted by Farr along with Kapur, it was reported that the movie will tell a dark tale about the looming water crisis, showing how the water shortage will affect relationships between individuals, cities, states and nations.
But the film itself got submerged... err, shelved.
"I have met Shekhar many a times. He is a wonderful man. I would absolutely love to work with him again," Farr told Ians in an interview over phone from New York.
"I am a great fan of his movies. We were going...
Kapur announced the movie with much fanfare at the Cannes Film Festival in 2010. Based on a book by Maude Barlow and scripted by Farr along with Kapur, it was reported that the movie will tell a dark tale about the looming water crisis, showing how the water shortage will affect relationships between individuals, cities, states and nations.
But the film itself got submerged... err, shelved.
"I have met Shekhar many a times. He is a wonderful man. I would absolutely love to work with him again," Farr told Ians in an interview over phone from New York.
"I am a great fan of his movies. We were going...
- 5/13/2019
- GlamSham
Shekhar Kapur’s film Paani has been in the news ever since he announced it during the Cannes Festival 2010. Fans were excited that Hrithik Roshan was going to star in the highly anticipated film. But it seems that the plans of this film went a little haywire. As we reported the latest development is that Sushant Singh Rajput has replaced Hrithik Roshan for the film.
Describing the film, Shekhar Kapur had said that this love story will change minds. “I hope this film melts hearts, as this story is about love caught in a cities’ war,” he added.
Meanwhile, he has clarified the replacement of Hrithik on his blog. He wrote,” Which Director in his right mind would ever give up a chance to work with Hrithik Roshan? He has been one of the most exciting actors in Hindi Cinema for a long time and a huge star to boot.
Describing the film, Shekhar Kapur had said that this love story will change minds. “I hope this film melts hearts, as this story is about love caught in a cities’ war,” he added.
Meanwhile, he has clarified the replacement of Hrithik on his blog. He wrote,” Which Director in his right mind would ever give up a chance to work with Hrithik Roshan? He has been one of the most exciting actors in Hindi Cinema for a long time and a huge star to boot.
- 9/21/2013
- by Samreen Tungekar
- Bollyspice
June 7, 2010: Shekhar Kapur has given some of the world’s most critically acclaimed movies whether a Masoom or the Oscar nominated Elizabeth. He has never failed to impress us yet!
Shekhar, recently confirmed at Cannes film festival that his next film will be called Paani starring Bollywood superstar Hrithik Roshan who was the hero of recent movie- Kites.
The movie Paani, is based on a book by Maude Barlow called Blue ‘Covenant: the global water crisis and the coming battle for the right.’ The movie which is slated to release in 2012 is a science fiction and will portray the water.
Shekhar, recently confirmed at Cannes film festival that his next film will be called Paani starring Bollywood superstar Hrithik Roshan who was the hero of recent movie- Kites.
The movie Paani, is based on a book by Maude Barlow called Blue ‘Covenant: the global water crisis and the coming battle for the right.’ The movie which is slated to release in 2012 is a science fiction and will portray the water.
- 6/7/2010
- by realbollywood
- RealBollywood.com
Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur who is a jury member at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, hopes to find a solution to the grave problem of global water shortage through his next venture, Paani. The film, starring Bollywood heartthrob Hrithik Roshan, will flag off in November in Singapore and Dubai. Based on a book by Maude Barlow, Blue Covenant: The Global Water Crisis And The Coming Battle For The Right, and scripted by David Farr, Paani is a dark story about the looming water crisis that, in time, will affect relationships among individuals, cities, states and even nations. The plot The beautiful young daughter ...
- 5/16/2010
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
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