Disha Patani, who was most recently seen in Ali Abbas Zafar’s Bharat (2019), has been roped in to headline a film to be produced by Ekta Kapoor under Balaji Motion Pictures. Patani will be seen essaying the rile of a small-town Punjabi girl in the untitled film. This will be her first collaboration with content czarina Ekta Kapoor.
Writer Raaj Shaandilyaa, who is riding high on the massive success of his directorial debut Dream Girl (2019), will write the new film for Ekta Kapoor, while Ashima Chibber has come onboard to call the shots.
Though nothing much is known about the project at the moment, we hear that it will be high on concept just like Dream Girl which saw Ayushmann Khurrana impersonating the voice of a girl. This will be the first big lead role for Disha Patani who made her acting debut with M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story (2016). The actress is certainly ecstatic to have bagged a movie with the content queen Ekta Kapoor who rules all platforms of entertainment.
Confirming the development, Ekta Kapoor revealed what led her to sign Disha Patani for the role. "Disha has a strong connect with the youth and I couldn't think of anyone else who could portray the wild yet innocent, and crazy yet sensible character. To add to that, Disha's oomph takes it notches higher,” she said.
Kapoor added that she does not like to label her films as women-centric. "If we don't call a regular film 'male-centric', why do we put all films that have women at the center of them into one bracket? I would rather say that my next is a crackling comedy with Disha in the lead."
Ranveer Singh’s rugged new look anchors the high-energy music video.
Rapper Hanumankind makes his official Bollywood début with a fierce verse.
Modern take on the classic Punjabi folk tune 'Jogi'.
Glimpses of Sanjay Dutt and Arjun Rampal in the mix.
The full trailer lands next month.
The Dhurandhar title track just hit the internet, and the noise around this spy thriller just went up a few notches. This is the track that pulls rapper Hanumankind into his first proper Bollywood playback moment. They have taken the old folk number 'Jogi' and built a power-packed version around it, a mix of earthy roots and straight-up aggressive energy that hits like a truck. It fits, honestly. It mirrors the film's whole gritty vibe and Ranveer Singh's battle-hardened look with that wild beard.
Hanumankind brings raw rap fire while Ranveer Singh owns 'Dhurandhar' music video Getty Images/ Youtube Screengrab/Saregama Music
What is the Dhurandhar title track about?
You get a proper blast of the film’s atmosphere from this track. The music video cuts fast between shots of a heavily bearded and muscular Ranveer Singh, looking every bit the part of a hardened operative. The video cuts to the other big names in the cast as well. Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal are all there in what appears to be a tense, dark situation. The music includes traditional Punjabi folk with a stronger, cinematic rhythm.
How did Hanumankind get involved in the Dhurandhar song?
It turns out his involvement was a pretty organic, almost spontaneous thing. Music composer Shashwat Sachdev opened up about how the rap section came together. Apparently, it happened during a late-night studio session with director Aditya Dhar and Hanumankind himself. They captured an impromptu performance that just clicked, bringing what Sachdev called a "raw, instinctive fire" to the whole track. For an artist known for his independent work, this Dhurandhar feature is a major step into the mainstream film scene.
All this build-up is heading towards a definite date. The makers confirmed it right at the end of the title track video. Dhurandhar is locked in for a worldwide theatrical release on 5 December of this year. For those who need more than a song to tide them over, the official trailer is promised for 12 November.
By clicking the 'Subscribe’, you agree to receive our newsletter, marketing communications and industry
partners/sponsors sharing promotional product information via email and print communication from Garavi Gujarat
Publications Ltd and subsidiaries. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the
unsubscribe link in our emails. We will use your email address to personalize our communications and send you
relevant offers. Your data will be stored up to 30 days after unsubscribing.
Contact us at data@amg.biz to see how we manage and store your data.