Prakash Jha's Arakshan to be shot in Bhopal from Jan 15

Mumbai: Prakash Jha's new movie Arakshan is all set to go on floors in Bhopal from January 15. Jha's earlier film Raajneeti was shot in the Madhya Pradesh capital last year. The filmmaker said the tagline of his new film is "India versus India" and will dwell on the issue of reservations with section of people opposing it and others speaking in its favour.

Jha said he plans to release the movie on August 12, 2011. Deepika Padukone and Saif Ali Khan will share screen space for the first time with Amitabh Bachchan. Prateik Babbar, son of late actress Smita Patil and Manoj Bajpai will be the other members of the cast.

Speaking to reporters yesterday, Bachchan said he was excited to shoot in Bhopal since he was the "damaad" (son-in-law) of the city. Saif also said his family belonged to Bhopal and was looking forward to shoot there. The Big B said Aarakshan is a burning topic in the
country, dealing with reservation quotas. "The quota for lesser merit may be argued and at the
same time what does one do for those that have never had an opportunity to or privilege to even attempt a position. The script is dramatic, pertinent and I think intelligently
crafted," he said.