Exclusive: 'Lootcase' maker Rajesh Krishnan wants to watch Vidya Balan's 'Shakuntala Devi

Recently, in an exclusive interview with Republic Media Network, ad film maker-turned-director, Rajesh Krishnan talked about upcoming biopic Shakuntala Devi, starring Vidya Balan. Rajesh Krishnan also elaborated on why movie is important. As conversation moved furr, Rajesh Krishnan shared his piece of mind on making biopics and revealed he is developing an idea to make a biopic on a south-based singer.

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Lootcase director Rajesh Krishnan praises 'Shakuntala Devi'

Rajesh Krishnan was asked to share his views on biopics in Bollywood while mentioning that numerous films are lined up. In time, he quickly praised Vidya Balan-starrer Shakuntala Devi. Reviewing trailer, Krishnan said, "I really liked it". Elaborating furr, he said, "A biopic is an extension of a book. re is so much to learn and imbibe. And, Shakuntala Devi is also releasing on 31st of July and I am looking forward to that film." He concluded saying, "I wish all best to Vidya Balan for project and I love watching Vidya Balan."

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"Shakuntala Devi was first wonder woman for us at  time when we all were completely overshadowed by west. And, here was somebody who went and beat whole western world's imagination of math." - Lootcase director

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Rajesh Krishnan wants to make a musical biopic

When asked if Rajesh wants to film a real-life story, he said, "I am actually in process of developing an idea of a musical film based on a real-life singer, from south [India]. I can’t talk more about it w. But, yes it is about a musician, who had a difficult childhood. She was somebody for whom Nehru stood up and cried when she performed. A dear friend of mine is considering rights of story."

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Lootcase details

upcoming comedy flick, Lootcase, will start streaming on OTT platform Disney+ Hotstar from July 31 onwards. Along with Kunal Kemmu, film will also feature Rasika Dugal, Gajraj Rao, Vijay Raaz, and Ranvir Shorey in lead cast. Earlier, film was slated to take a oretical release, but considering current pandemic situation, makers decided to give it an OTT release.