Hansal Mehta wants to re-release 'Dil Pe Mat Le Yaar' on OTT, asks for suggestions

On Sunday, August 9, filmmaker Hansal Mehta shared that he wants to restore his film Dil Pe Mat Le Yaar and release it on OTT before the movie completes 20 years of its release in September. He said, "Trying to find resources (financial and technical) to restore the film and put it out on a digital platform." (sic) Hansal Mehta further asked suggestions for the restoration and re-release of the film from his followers, who promptly gave him a few options. The movie released in 2000 has Manoj Bajyapee and Tabu in the lead. 

Check out Hansal Mehta's tweet: 

In a couple of months it will be 20 years of Dil Pe Mat Le Yaar... Trying to find resources (financial and technical) to restore the film and put it out on a digital platform. Suggestions welcome.

— Hansal Mehta (@mehtahansal) August 9, 2020

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Hansal Mehta on Dil Pe Mat Le Yaar 

Hansal Mehta, in a series of tweets, revealed that for Dil Pe Mat Le Yaar, the filmmaker had tested new technology. "We had experimented then with a technique called Silver retention or Bleach bypass with much resistance from then bullies Kodak. The results were interesting, and they looked great on the big screen," (sic) said the director. However, due to the lack of technological development, the movie could not be reproduced to a video, revealed the filmmaker. He also added that the movie boasts of many talents actors and crew members. He lastly exclaimed that the film is worth restoring. 

I reckon the film's original negatives are relatively safe though nobody has really tried to check. I'd think current technology can reproduce the textures, colors and contrast created through this experiment. It was also the first film to use Dolby EX for its final mix.

— Hansal Mehta (@mehtahansal) August 9, 2020

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The original sound should be with Dolby labs on MODs their preferred medium of storage. It is an interesting film, a great script, not flawless at at all and has a fantastic ensemble cast including @BajpayeeManoj , #Tabu, @saurabhshukla_s, #AdityaShrivastav...

— Hansal Mehta (@mehtahansal) August 9, 2020

Dil Pe Mat Le Yaar, starring Manoj Bajypee and Tabu in the lead, narrates the tale of a youngster, who migrates to Mumbai to earn a living and an improved lifestyle. However, his life changes after he meets a journalist. The movie directed by Hansal Mehta also has actors like Saurabh Shukla, Aditya Srivastav, Harsh Chhaya, among others in pivotal roles. The film opened to positive reviews from critics and audiences. 

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What's next for Hansal Mehta?

Hansal Mehta is currently busy with Chhalaang. The movie, starring Rajkummar Rao and Nushrratt Bharuccha in the lead, also has actors like Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub and Saurabh Shukla in pivotal roles. The Hansal Mehta-directorial was originally slated to hit the marquee in June 2020. However, due to the pandemic, the movie's release is pushed indefinitely. 

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