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By: Shree1news, 18 FEB 2021
After a dull 2020, Yash Raj Films is set to make a splash on the theatres in 2021. Announcing its slate for the 12 months, the studio wrote in a tweet, “#YRF announces slate of films for 2021, wants to bring audiences back to the theatres!”
The films intended for a theatrical release include – Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar on March 19, Bunty Aur Babli 2 on April 23, Shamshera on June 25, Jayeshbhai Jordaar on August 27 and Prithviraj on November 5. To the surprise of the audience, Shah Rukh Khan starrer Pathan has not been included in the list. SRK had previously said that his subsequent would release in 2021. Pathan is being directed by Siddharth Anand and also stars Deepika Padukone.
Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar, directed by Dibakar Banerjee, and starring Arjun Kapoor and Parineeti Chopra was earlier scheduled to launch in March 2020 however was postponed as a result of nationwide lockdown. The movie’s trailer was additionally launched final 12 months.
Bunty Aur Babli 2, directed by Varun V Sharma, starring Saif Ali Khan, Rani Mukerji, Siddhant Chaturvedi and debutant Sharvari, finished its filming during the pandemic. The film brings back Saif and Rani after movies like Hum Tum, Tara Rum Pum and Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic.
Shamshera, directed by Karan Malhotra, stars Ranbir Kapoor, Sanjay Dutt and Vaani Kapoor. Ranbir and Sanjay previously shared the screen through the end credits song of Sanju. The movie is claimed to be a dacoit drama set within the 19th century. Sanjay Dutt shot for portions of the movie during his cancer treatment. Sanjay had previously worked with director Karan in Agneepath which got him a lot of acclaim.
Jayeshbhai Jordaar, directed by Divyang Thakkar, stars Ranveer Singh and Shalini Pandey in lead roles. Shalini, who is thought for her performance in Arjun Reddy, marks her Hindi film debut with this film. Ranveer is playing a Gujarati businessman in the film, which also stars Ratna Pathak Shah and Boman Irani.
Prithviraj, directed by Dr Chandraprakash Dwivedi, stars Akshay Kumar, Manushi Chhillar, Sanjay Dutt and Sonu Sood. The film marks the debut of Miss World 2017 Manushi Chhillar as she plays Sanyogita to Akshay’s Prithviraj. It’s set to release in theatres on Diwali.
2020 marked 50 years for Yash Raj Films however as a result of coronavirus induced nationwide lockdown, the studio didn’t have any theatrical releases.
Source:A-N
