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The first look of director Apoorva Lakhia's "Zanjeer" remake has been launched and the director says he is missing jailed actor Sanjay Dutt, who is essaying the role that was played by veteran actor Pran in the 1973 film. Sanjay is currently serving his three-and-a-half-year jail term in the 1993 Mumbai blast case. "We are missing him a lot. My film 'Zanjeer' promotions have also started. I am heartbroken that Sanju sir is not here. 'Policegiri' is also a very big film for him and we are missing him a lot," Lakhia told reporters at the preview of the Sanjay-starrer "Policegiri" Thursday. He added: "Everybody is writing letters to him... what else can we do?" Lakhia admits that Sanjay's absence during promotional activities is seen as a loss. "Sanju sir is a very big star. He is liked and respected by the people a lot. There is a loss when he is not there for promotions, but we can't help it. We have to do the best with what we have," said the director, who is also a close friend of the 53-year-old. "Zanjeer", slated to release Sep 6, features southern star Ramcharan Teja in the role that megastar Amitabh Bachchan played in the original, while Priyanka Chopra has stepped into the shoes of Jaya Bachchan.
New 'Zanjeer' different from original: Lakhia
Filmmaker Apoorva Lakhia says his new movie "Zanjeer", a remake of the eponymous 1973 production, is different from the original and has more commercial elements. "I'm very happy with the way the film has shaped up. This project is very close to my heart and it's different from the original. It's a commercial film and I'm eagerly waiting for its release," Lakhia, who has directed the movie, said. "I am happy with the power-packed performance of Ram Charan (Teja) and Priyanka (Chopra). They have done a fabulous job," he added. The promotions for the movie will kickstart from August. "Promotions play a vital role these days. The film will be hitting the screens Sep 6," he added. Produced by Amit Mehra, the film has southern star Ram Charan Teja reprising megastar Amitabh Bachchan's role from the original. Priyanka will essay the part of Mala, originally played by Jaya Bachchan.
Mahie goes glam in 'Zanjeer', excited
Mahie Gill, who will be see playing a sensuous character in "Zanjeer" remake, is excited about her dance number and glam look in the thriller. Mahie plays the same role that Bindu did in Prakash Mehra's 1973 film that starred Amitabh Bachchan as the angry young man. "I am very excited about 'Zanjeer' remake," Mahie, known for her performances in films like "Dev D" and "Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster", said. "Usually, I concentrate on my performance as looks are secondary for me, but in this film you will see me in a never-seen-before avatar. This time I have concentrated on looks more," she said "It's a very glamorous role and the clothes that I am wearing are new for me. Besides, I have a special peppy song in it, again new for me. I am looking forward to the dance number," she added. Mahie admits that though it's not a lengthy role, it is challenging. She said: "This role was very challenging. It's not really a lengthy role, but it was altogether a different experience being part of the film." Produced by Amit Mehra and directed by Apoorva Lakhia, the new version of "Zanjeer" features southern star Ram Charan Teja in the male lead. The star cast also includes Priyanka Chopra, Sanjay Dutt and Prakash Raj, among others.
Ram Charan to make entry with sculpted body in 'Zanjeer'
Ram Charan, well-known name in the southern film industry, has left no stone unturned to sculpt his physique for the entry scene in "Zanjeer" remake, which marks his debut in Hindi films. If sources are to be believed, the actor, poised to be the next action hero in Bollywood, has especially flown down an Australian fitness trainer to get the rugged physique. "Ram Charan had specially flown down one of the numero uno trainers from Australia and worked out for almost three to four hours day and night with him, even at 4 a.m for his action scenes in 'Zanjeer'," said a source. "But he made sure that his workouts didn't interfere with the shoots and other commitments," the source added. Directed by Apoorva Lakhia, the film also features Priyanka Chopra and it is ready to hit the screens Sep 6. It's a remake of director Prakash Mehra's "Zanjeer" (1973) that featured Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan in the lead roles.