Doting father producer Vashu Bhagnani is hell-bent on creating a star out of his son Jackky. After Ajab Gazzab Love, the film that Sanjay Gadhvi has almost completed with Jackky within the lead, Vashu has quickly taken his laadla beta right into a second project being directed by Priyadarshan after which there's a third film too before the year is through.
"By the top of 2012, three films with Jackky may be ready," promises Vashu. But it is the Priyadarshan project, a remake of the 2009 Tamil hit Naadodigal, that is currently a question of contention between producer Vashu Bhagnani and director Priyadarshan.
Apparently, the unique ensemble hit is being re-written in Hindi to focus on Jackky's role. Not only that, Vashu has made it clear that he wants the film to be named after his son's character. Priyan's remake was titled Rang Rez after Jackky's character.
Says a source as regards to the project, "WITHIN THE original film Naadodigal, all of the three heroes are equally important. But within the Hindi version, Jackky's character needs to be spotlighted. Priyan is attempting to search out an answer to the situation."
Reasons Vashu, "Isn't it logical to call the film after Jackky's character? The entire other characters within the remake could be played by absolute newcomers. Jackky is the one known face. His role will surely need be emphasized and yes, I've asked Priyan to call the film after his character. I'M very fascinated by this project since the cinematography is being done by Santosh Sivan. That is the primary film I'm producing for Santosh and Priyan." Let's hope the 2 doyens of Indian cinema are happier working on this production house than Remo D'Souza was.
A massive fall-out with choreographer-director Remo D'Souza throughout the shooting of F.A.L.T.U has prompted producer Vashu Bhagnani to zero in on his new blue-eyed director Sanjay Gadhvi to direct the sequel to the 2011 hit.
Confirming this Vashu says, "WE'RE within the means of finalizing the main points. I'M more than happy with Sanjay Gadhvi's work. And yes F.A.L.T.U 2 with him is being discussed. Like I said there'll be three completed films with my son within the lead."
Vashu Bhagnani has made a pledge for himself. Come what may, he's going to re-launch his son Jackky in 2012, it doesn't matter what it takes. Earlier this month, Vashu and Gadhvi shot a celebration song for Ajab Gazzab Love within the best beachside resorts and clubs of Italy.
The song choreographed by Bosco cost the producer a whopping Rs.3 crore. "But it's worth it. The track could be a much bigger rage than 'Party Abhi Baaki Hai' in F.A.L.T.U," promises the hopeful father.
