Shamshera

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Shamshera
File:Shamshera poster.jpg
Promotional poster
Directed byKaran Malhotra
Produced byAditya Chopra
StarringRanbir Kapoor
Sanjay Dutt
Vaani Kapoor
Music byMithoon
Production
company
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi

Shamshera (transl. Sword) is an upcoming Indian Hindi-language period action drama film Produced by Yash Raj Films and directed by Karan Malhotra, the film stars Ranbir Kapoor with Vaani Kapoor and Sanjay Dutt portraying the antagonist.[1]

Filming of Shamshera began in December 2018[2] and had initially wrapped in January 2020.[3] The studio needed additional footage,[4] but filming was delayed because of the COVID-19 pandemic in India.[5] Production resumed in August 2020 and filming was completed.[4]

Cast

Production

Casting

Following Ranbir Kapoor's casting announcement along with that of the film on 6 May 2018,[6] Sanjay Dutt was confirmed to be the main villain of the film, and his casting was announced on 10 May.[7] Four days later, Vaani Kapoor's casting was announced, set to play a "desirable and sought-after travelling performer from the Indian heartland."[8]

Filming

Principal photography of the film began on 1 December 2018,[2] with shooting expected to wrap by mid-2019.[6] A massive fort for the film was built at Film City, Goregaon, requiring two months of preparation and the effort of nearly 300 workers.[9] Vaani Kapoor pushes her limits as an artiste as she takes professional training in Kathak for the movie.[10]

Release

Shamshera was initially slated to release in worldwide cinemas on 31 July 2020, coinciding with Bakra Eid.[5] However, the COVID-19 pandemic in India caused major delay in its incomplete filming, VFX work and post-production.[4] On 17 February 2021, a new release date of 25 June 2021 was announced but later it was postponed again.[11]

References

  1. ↑ "Shamshera: Ranbir Kapoor to do a double role, Vaani Kapoor to play a dancer". Hindustan Times. 26 March 2019. Retrieved 26 March 2019.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Shamshera: Ranbir Kapoor, Vaani Kapoor's Film Goes on Floors". News18. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
  3. ↑ "Is Vaani Kapoor feeling lonely these days? - Times of India". The Times of India. 22 April 2020. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Lalwani, Vickey (21 July 2020). "Exclusive! Ranbir Kapoor-Sanjay Dutt's 'Shamshera' August 1 shoot cancelled". Times of India. Retrieved 31 July 2020.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Ranbir Kapoor-Sanjay Dutt's Shamshera gets a release date". The Statesman. 4 July 2018. Retrieved 5 December 2018.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Ranbir Kapoor's Shamshera to release in 2020". The Indian Express. 4 July 2018. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
  7. ↑ "Ranbir Kapoor's Shamshera gets its 'roaring villain' in Sanjay Dutt". www.hindustantimes.com. 10 May 2018. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
  8. ↑ "Vaani Kapoor joins Ranbir Kapoor in Shamshera, continues Yash Raj streak". www.hindustantimes.com. 14 May 2018. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
  9. ↑ "'Shamshera': Ranbir Kapoor gets massive fort built for his period drama". 3 December 2018. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
  10. ↑ "Vaani Kapoor pushes her limits as an artiste as she takes professional training in Kathak for Shamshera". Bollywood Hungama. 25 March 2019. Retrieved 25 March 2019.
  11. ↑ "BREAKING: Yash Raj Films unveils release dates of its forthcoming films!". Bollywood Hungama. 17 February 2021. Retrieved 17 February 2021.

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