Sorry if this has been posted here before! Its finally moving the right way. If
I am not wrong AR had mentioned to me a few months ago that he was doing this
movie. Vij or Gopal, correct me if I am wrong. Anyways, this should be
exciting.
Abhishek is doing Rakeysh Mehra's Delhi 6
By Subhash K. Jha, September 24, 2007 - 14:17 IST
Though both the parties are maintaining a tight-lipped silence
on –record, it is safe and correct to state that Abhishek Bachchan
who was the original choice for the role is finally doing Rakeysh
Mehra's autobiographical Delhi 6.
The film chronicles the director's growing-up years in the Chandni
Chowk area of Old Delhi, and the title refers to the postal pincode
for the area where Rakeysh Mehra's film unfolds.
Abhishek, it would be remembered was always the first choice for the
role. Mehra and the younger Bachchan, fast friends and creative
collaborators since Rakeysh was supposed to direct Abhishek's debut
in Samjhauta Express, fell apart over date problems.
The project then went to Hrithik Roshan (who said yes, then no since
he didn't want any ill will with the Bachchans), Rang De Basanti's
Siddharth (who also declined for reasons best known to him) and
finally the bright superstar-in- the-making Ranbir Kapoor (who had a
problem connecting with the script).
"Like they say, Daane-daane par likha hai khane wale ka naam. The
world is indeed round. The fact that the project has returned to
Abhishek proves it," says a source close to the project, while
Abhishek in his habitually diplomatic way is cautious. "Right now,
it's too early to talk about it."
He now leaves for Nambia for the shooting of Goldie Behl's Drona.
The dates for Delhi 6 will be worked out when Abhishek returns. The
film is expected to be shot in the summer of 2008 in Delhi.
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