Ali Fazal, Richa Chadha starrer 'Nark' fails to take off

Ali Fazal, Richa Chadha starrer 'Nark' fails to take off
Wednesday, January 14, 2015 15:21 IST
By Santa Banta News Network
Ali Fazal-Richa Chadha starrer fails to take off, pushed back indefinitely

When Mahesh Bhatt took to Twitter in October 2014 to announce the title of his next, he said 'Nark: To Hell and Back' would hurl the audience to 'heaven'. However, the recent developments on the project are far from divine. The Ali Fazal-Richa Chadha starrer has failed to take off and the industry is abuzz with news about the project being indefinitely postponed and apparently undergoing an overhaul.

The film was to be the directorial debut of writer Shagufta Rafique, who has penned several of Bhatt's flicks including 'Aashiqui 2' (2013). Says a source, "Initially, the project was postponed due to production reasons. Then came in the news that the director wasn't happy with the casting and will probably look at other options. Whatever the reason, the project has come to a standstill."

However, Pooja Bhatt, one of the producers of the film, says, "The only thing that held up Nark was the screenplay as the final draft of the dialogues was not ready. It has nothing to do with the cast. In fact, such rumours undermine the blind faith the entire cast - Richa Chadha, Ali Fazal, Mukul Dev, Ajaaz Khan and Imaan - have in me."


She says 'Nark' was to be filmed in October-November 2014. As that did not happen, it will now have to wait until she finishes her other two films, 'Cabaret' and 'Love Affair', which are slated to go on floors next month. "My budget and timeline are written in stone. If one film gets postponed on account of something as vital as the screenplay, it cannot eat into the planning of the next. Also, when Mahesh Bhatt, Pooja Bhatt and Bhushan Kumar give their nod to the cast, there is nothing left to say," she adds.
Priyal Mahajan praises the crew of Fisaddi, Streaming on Amazon MX Player!

Amazon MX Player, Amazon's free video streaming service, recently unveiled the highly-anticipated Bromantic drama, Fisaddi. This slice-of-life series explores the intricacies of brotherhood

Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Celebrate Diwali with Disney Plus Hotstar: Heartfelt festive wishes from your favorite stars!

Mumbai, 31st October 2024: This Diwali, let's celebrate the spirit of togetherness, gratitude, and the joy of being in the company of loved ones. Disney Plus Hotstar brings you not

Wednesday, October 30, 2024
"Packing Punches to Braving the Rains, never a Boring Day on the Sets of Reeta Sanyal", Actor Ankur Rathee Recalls!

Mumbai may be grappling with October heat now but the scene was quite different just a month back. The unforgiving Mumbai rains did not just trouble the office goers and commuters

Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Ananya Panday and Walker Blanco: Rumored Romance Sparks Fan Frenzy on Her Birthday!

In the latest buzz surrounding Bollywood's young sensation Ananya Panday, her rumored boyfriend, model Walker Blanco, has seemingly confirmed their relationship with a heartfelt

Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Anil Kapoor's Upcoming Movie 'Subedaar' Kicks Off Production with an Intense Action-Drama Storyline!

The much-anticipated Anil Kapoor-starrer Subedaar has officially gone into production, with filming progressing at a brisk pace. This action-packed drama stars Kapoor in the lead role

Wednesday, October 30, 2024
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT