Published 15:32 IST, May 7th 2020
Jennifer Lopez's 'Shall We Dance' was remake of a Japanese film; Learn more trivia
In 2004, Jennifer Lopez played the lead character in Peter Chelsom’s Shall We Dance. Here are the lesser-known facts about the film-
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Jennifer Lopez, also kwn as JLo, is a successful actor, singer, fashion designer and entrepreneur. She is one of most celebrated pop stars world has ever witnessed. power-pack performer never fails to impress her fans with her great music and mesmerising voice. However, her acting skills are also equally mired and appreciated. Jennifer Lopez recently got minated in Best Supporting Actor category for her stellar performance in film Hustlers.
In 2004, Jennifer Lopez played le character in Peter Chelsom’s Shall We Dance. or le cast of movie includes Richard Gere and Susan Sarandon. plot of film revolves around a romantic comedy where a bored, overworked Estate Lawyer, upon first sight of a beautiful instructor, signs up for ballroom dancing lessons. Here are lesser-kwn facts about Shall We Dance. Re ahe to kw more-
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Shall We Dance lesser-kwn facts
- movie playing on TV in background is Band Wagon (1953), a classic dance musical.
- movie is remake of 1996 Japanese movie with same title
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- shooting location was moved to Winnipeg from Toronto because of SARS scare in early 2003.
- About $4,000 worth of jewellery worn by Susan Sarandon during shooting of movie was stolen and recovered at a murder scene in Winnipeg on 4 July 2003. According to news sources, jewellery was stolen from a vehicle on movie set and found in a downtown hotel room. murder was written about in book Trophy Kill. Shall We Dance Murder by true-crime author Dan Zupandsky, who interacted with suspect and in turn became a key role in investigation. victim's name was Robin Greene.
- movie was originally planned as a Tom Hanks starring vehicle with Jon Turteltaub directing. Mya plays Vern's fiancée/dance partner and also contributed music to soundtrack.
- During his visit to India for an AIDS awareness event in 2007, Gere danced with Bollywood actor Shilpa Shetty on st, performing his ballroom dance routine from this movie. He ended it by kissing Shetty on cheek. People in India were enrd and protested against act saying it went against ir culture. Shortly after, a court issued an arrest warrant for both Gere and Shetty for public obscenity.
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15:32 IST, May 7th 2020