Published 16:19 IST, March 27th 2019
Pranutan Bahl starrer 'Notebook' is an unconventional and refreshing love story, says producers
Salman Khan's 'Notebook' is a trendy yet a different love story, says Murad Khetani. Here's what the producers said.
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National Award-winning director Nitin Kakkar’s next, tebook, will introduce two new faces to Bollywood — Zaheer Iqbal and Pranutan Bahl.
film is touted to be a young, refreshing and rar unique love story set in Kashmir, and its music has alrey me it to charts. Ahe of movie’s release this Friday, producers Mur Khetani and Ashwin Varde shared ir thoughts on journey of tebook.
Mur Khetani said, “This film is a trendy yet different love story. basic premise attracted us to film — can you fall in love with someone you’ve never met? thought is very vel, but what was more exciting is manner in which story progresses.”
Ashwin Varde ded, “We have always seen usual boy-meets-girl kind of conventional love stories. But what happens when boy never meets girl? Can love still happen? tebook tells you that it can. And it shows you how in most beautiful manner. That’s USP of film.”
Making film with Salman Khan is an experience both producers will cherish. Mur ted, “Apart from being one of biggest superstars in country and a huge brand, Salman has got a deep understanding of scripts. He has been very co-operative as a producer and open to new ideas.”
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Ashwin agreed, “ music of film is doing well and his contribution has been immense. He has a very keen ear for music and that really helps.”
producers are also all praise for Zaheer and Pranutan. Opening up on Zaheer’s debut, Ashwin said, “Zaheer was first person to be cast because Salman bhai was going to launch him. After that, Mur bhai and I met him and decided that we would make a film with him. We h been looking for right script for him. He always h potential, talent and persona that’s needed for big screen.”
Pranutan was chosen after makers auditioned over a 100 new faces. Mur recalled, “Firdaus (Pranutan’s character) has several layers. We were just t getting anyone right for it. n one day, we saw Pranutan’s pictures. We showed m to Salman bhai. He called up Mohnish Bahl (Pranutan’s far) and she was called to audition. She was so good that we didn’t need to look any furr.”
Helmed by Nitin Kakkar, tebook is presented by Salman Khan Films and is a Cine1 Studios Production. It is produced by Salma Khan, Mur Khetani and Ashwin Varde and is all set to hit screens on 29th March 2019.
16:02 IST, March 27th 2019