It is a known fact that Salman Khan has almost made it a tradition to release his films on the occasion of Eid. And it looks like the actor has decided to continue the tradition by booking the auspicious date for his 2019 release titled 'Bharat'. The film which will be helmed by director Ali Abbas Zafar and will feature Salman Khan as the protagonist is also an official adaptation of 2014 South Korean film, 'Ode to My Father' which depicted modern Korean history from the 1950s to the present day through the life of an ordinary man.
The film traces the journey of a man that starts in 1947 and ends in 2002. Producer Atul Agnihotri said, “It’s the journey of a country and also a person, both of whom go by the name of Bharat." He further continued, “That film is just the starting point for ours but since it was an inspiration, we wanted in all fairness to officially own it and acquired the remake rights before going ahead with 'Bharat'.”
He then spoke about choosing Salman as the protagonist for the film. Atul said, “It’s a character that I thought would resonate with him. It’s a huge responsibility making a film with Salman as there are big expectations that come with the job.” He continued, “I’m very conscious about Salman’s fan base and what they want. And once again, I’m convinced that being a family film it’s worthy of coming during the festive time. And anyway, an Eid release is always every producer’s preferred choice.”
Sharing filming details, the producer said, since the film spans many periods, it will require a lot of travel and elaborate sets. “We will be shooting in Abu Dhabi and Spain, besides Punjab and Delhi in India. Prep in every department will be elaborate and happening even as we speak. Casting will be our main agenda over the next three months and since it’s a character-driven story, we will take actors who fit the part. It won’t be about getting names together but will be honest in its depiction,” Atul promised.
(Also read: Here's why Salman Khan skipped Aamir Khan's Diwali bash)Well, we certainly are excited for this one. Stay tuned for more updates.
