This Article is From Jun 13, 2016

Real to Reel: Anil Kapoor to Play Arjun's Uncle in Anees Bazmee's Next

Real to Reel: Anil Kapoor to Play Arjun's Uncle in Anees Bazmee's Next

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Highlights

  • Arjun and Anil Kapoor will share screen space in Mubaraka
  • Comedy drama Mubaraka will be directed by Anees Bazmee
  • Anil Kapoor has worked with Me Bazmee in films like No Entry, Welcome
Mumbai: Anil Kapoor and Arjun Kapoor are set to share screen space for the first time in filmmaker Anees Bazmee's next, where they will portray their real life relationship of uncle and nephew.

The film titled Mubaraka, was to be directed by Milap Zaveri but things did not work out and The Shaukeens producer Murad Khetani of roped in Mr Bazmee to direct the movie.

The makers feel it would be a treat to the audience to present the duo in this way on the screen.

"In the film, Anil and Arjun will be playing chacha-bhatija. Both share a great camaraderie off screen and we are hopeful that the audience will like their on screen jodi as well," a source said.

Presently, the makers are busy finalising other cast members.

The Welcome Back director is already re-working on the script with his team of writers.

"It's a family entertainer. The film has elements of comedy, drama and romance," the insider added.

Mr Kapoor has worked with Mr Bazmee in movies like No Entry, Welcome, Welcome Back while it's for the first time that the Ishaqzaade actor will team up with him.

Currently, Arjun is shooting for Half Girlfriend while the Ram Lakhan star is busy with the second season of his TV show 24.
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