After the success of Scam 1992, Hansal Mehta has become everyone’s hot favorite as a director
Mumbai, (IANS)| Actress Kareena Kapoor Khan is all set to turn producer for the first time in association with Ekta Kapoor’s Balaji Telefilms. Hansal Mehta will direct this untitled film. Excited to become a producer for the first time, Kareena Kapoor Khan said, “Very honored and excited to be working with Ekta as a producer on this film. I am a huge fan of Hansal’s films and for the first time with her. It will be special to work. There is so much in this film and I can’t wait to start this journey.”
This collaboration marks the coming together of Ekta Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor Khan. Interestingly, while the blockbuster ‘Veere Di Wedding’ was Kareena Kapoor Khan’s first film after the birth of her son Taimur, it will be her first film after her second child, incidentally, both produced by Ekta Kapoor. Ekta Kapoor, Producer, Balaji Telefilms said, “Kareena Kapoor Khan is a dynamite combination of star power and talent. We last worked together in ‘Veere Di Wedding’, which was probably the biggest hit of a female star. The bar is always a highlight. And I am sure it will excite the audience too. Hansal Mehta, one of the most prolific filmmakers of our times, makes it all the more exciting to narrate this story. Most interesting and shocking mainstream films Get ready for one of those.”
The thriller film is inspired by a real life incident. The story is set in the UK and is going to go on floors soon. Filmmaker Hansal Mehta said, “With this film we aim to create a fresh, entertaining and moody thriller with Kareena, which I hope will do justice to her immense talent as an actor. I am on this journey. Looking forward to leaving. Ekta and Kareena, both have achieved a lot in their respective careers.” Hansal Mehta has cemented his position as one of the critically acclaimed directors after the success of ‘Scam 1992’.