It has been months since the name of Bollywood diva Kareena Kapoor Khan has been doing the rounds as one of the female leads on the star cast of producer Dinesh Vijan’s much-talked-about project, Angrezi Medium.
Finally, after much speculation about her involvement in the project, Dinesh has confirmed that the actress is indeed a part of the movie. Not just that, he also talked about her character in the film at length.
Talking to an English daily, the filmmaker said, “Kareena is a great addition to our franchise! Angrezi Medium is a very special film, and I’m excited that she is going to be a part of it. We wanted to introduce this character who would be taken forward in the franchisees to come, and she is perfect for it.”
Spilling the beans on the character that Bebo will be playing in the film, he added, “Here she plays a cop, a role she has actually never done before! We will be shooting in London this June, and it will be great to be back on set with her.”
For the uninitiated, Angrezi Medium is a sequel to the Irrfan Khan and Saba Qamar starrer Hindi Medium (2017). Irrfan Khan reprises his role in the sequel also, while Radhika Madan and Kareena Kapoor Khan are new entrants to the franchise. The film is being helmed by Homi Adajania.
Kareena Kapoor Khan has just wrapped up her next film, Good News. Co-starring Akshay Kumar, Diljit Dosanjh and Kiara Advani, the Dharma Productions venture enters theatres on 6th September. The actress will also be seen in Karan Johar’s next directorial venture, Takht, a period drama also having Ranveer Singh, Anil Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal, Janhvi Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Bhumi Pednekar onboard.
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.
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