Saand Ki Aankh was formerly called 'Womaniya' ? Get details here

Saand Ki Aankh, which is directed by Tushar Hiranandani, is slated to release this Diwali, 25^th October. film is about oldest sharpshooter ‘Chandro Tomar’ and her sister in law Prakashi Tomar. Bhumi Pednekar and Taapsee Pannu will be seen sharing screen in this movie. unique name Saand Ki Aankh has a backstory to it.

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Womaniya- initial title before Saand Ki Aankh 

According to various reports film’s producer Anurag Kashyap had named it ‘Womaniya’ in pre-production st.  However, this invited several legal implications from Anurag’s former directorial Gangs of Wasseypur and its parent company. Pritish Nandy claimed that word ‘Womaniya’ is registered under his company. Anurag Kashyap said that he has intellectual rights over word as he has coined term. Both B-Town biggies were up against each or. Anurag had also tweeted that he will t be paying alleged fine that Nandy had issued towards him. Towards end of this scuffle, Anurag had to give up name. production team n went ahead with Saand Ki Aankh, translation of which to English is 'Bullseye'. reel life characters are seen hitting bullseye various times with ease. In film trailer as well term ‘Bullseye’ is a reoccurring word uttered by leads Taapsee Pannu and Bhumi Pednekar.

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Saand Ki Aankh targets patriarchy

film targets patriarchy when two women in ir 60’s take up sharpshooting. According to film's trailer, two actresses come across a series of events where y have to stand up for mselves against aristocratic men. In trailer, men are seen looking down on women who can shoot or participate in a competition. Chandro and Prakashi are both seen up in arms ready to defend whatever is at stake. 

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