The actors of "Gour Hari Dastaan - Freedom File" accepted no unprofessionalism during the shoot, says director Anant Mahadevan.
The movie features names like Konkona Sen Sharma, Rajit Kapur, Vinay Pathak, Ranvir Shorey, Asrani, Saurabh Shukla, Vikram Gokhale and Tannishtha Chatterjee.
While he was happy to have the "biggest team of award winners ever put together in a film", Mahadevan said that the expectation of the team from the production house and him as a director was his biggest concern.
"They wouldn't accept unprofessionalism as they were trained in a particular way," he added.
To keep it all in check and avoid any disappointments, the director and the crew members worked hard on maintaining minute details like sending them call sheets as early as 20 days in advance.
"Which scene to be done before break time, which to be shot post. We also conducted workshop. I had to make sure the quality of production matched their expectation since people like Tannishtha come from a Hollywood background as well, and for them these eye for details make more impact that other issues," Mahadevan in a statement.
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The story of the film is based on the story of freedom fighter Gour Hari Das.
Produced by Bindiya and Sachin Khanolkar, the biopic encompasses the past in a stinging modern-day satire on free India through the eyes of Das.
The film is scheduled to release on August 14, the eve of Independence Day.
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Sneha Ullal nervous about 'Bezubaan Ishq'
Actress Sneha Ullal, best remembered for "Lucky: No Time For Love", her debut film with Salman Khan in 2005, is back to Hindi films after a long gap with "Bezubaan Ishq". She admits she is nervous.
"I never wanted to be an actress back then, so I never felt any pressure. I didn't have anything to prove.
"But now, I need to prove myself as an actor. So now I am feeling that pressure and nervousness. I wish I had this feeling back then. Not many actors get to make a comeback, so I am really lucky in that sense," Sneha told IANS.
Post "Lucky: No Time For Love", Sneha did few more movies, but nothing created magic on box office. She made her way into Telugu films, where she found much needed boost to her career.
Directed by Jashwant Gangani and presented and produced by CJ Gadara and Dinesh Likhiya, the film also stars Mugdha Godse playing an important role.
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When Mickey Mouse surprised 'ABCD 2' cast
The cast of "ABCD 2" was in for a surprise when Disney's beloved character Mickey Mouse paid a surprise visit to them on the set.
Having grown up with stories of this iconic character, the cast had a chance to live out their ultimate 'fan' moment when Mickey Mouse did a little dance with the movie's stars - Varun Dhawan, Shraddha Kapoor, Remo D'Souza and Prabhudheva to one of the film's foot-tapping numbers "Naach Meri Jaan".
Disney's "ABCD2", which promises stunning choreography, grand international locales and an inspiring storyline, is set to premiere on June 19, and the Mickey Mouse visit was a special treat for the cast.
"We wanted to do something special for the cast, so we planned a little surprise visit from guest of honour, Mickey Mouse," Amrita Pandey, vice president and head, marketing and distribution, Studios, Disney India, said in a statement.
"Indian kids and families are in for a real treat with 'ABCD 2'. The film promises to deliver on Disney's distinctive and magical storytelling and is sure to be a roller-coaster of emotions, with breathtaking 3D visuals and amazing dance sequences," she added.
Director Remo D'Souza says the cast had an amazing time dancing with Mickey.
"Having him around during the shoot added to the fun," he said, while Varun said: "We were all awestruck with Mickey Mouse's dance moves and it felt amazing to dance with him."
Shraddha, who remembers watching "Mickey & Friends" during her growing up years, says Mickey has been one of her favourite characters. "I was thrilled to have him on set. When I got to dance with Mickey, it was like reliving my childhood."