Anees Bazmee to remake iconic 'Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha'?
| Updated: Dec 19, 2017, 16:07 IST
Director Anees Bazmee is known for his slapstick comedy films however the director also made 'Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha' in 1998 which featured Ajay Devgn and Kajol in lead roles and the film not only went to become a hit but also one of those iconic Bollywood films. The director now plans to take his epic film a step further.
“People are asking me to remake this film, and I am shocked at how even after so many years, people want to see the same story again on celluloid,” Anees said. “I’m proud that it was my second film which was such a huge hit. I’d love to take it ahead. People want me to keep the same storyline, and I am also keen to do that. I will direct the remake, but I am looking for the right script,” he added.
While a remake is definitely on Anees’ mind, it is not the only project on his plate. The director, after 'Mubarakan' plans to team up again with Anil Kapoor and Arjun Kapoor. When questioned about this, he said, “I will be working with Anil and Arjun once again. I will be making 'Mubarakan 2' since the film got so much appreciation. I want the two together since the film will be incomplete without the uncle and nephew duo.” The director also claimed that he would like to make films that have a recall value. He said, “I like to make clean comedies, which the audience can watch with the family. All my films have to have a recall value and I am glad my films like 'Welcome' and 'No Entry' are films that people like to watch on TV over and over again.”
“People are asking me to remake this film, and I am shocked at how even after so many years, people want to see the same story again on celluloid,” Anees said. “I’m proud that it was my second film which was such a huge hit. I’d love to take it ahead. People want me to keep the same storyline, and I am also keen to do that. I will direct the remake, but I am looking for the right script,” he added.
While a remake is definitely on Anees’ mind, it is not the only project on his plate. The director, after 'Mubarakan' plans to team up again with Anil Kapoor and Arjun Kapoor. When questioned about this, he said, “I will be working with Anil and Arjun once again. I will be making 'Mubarakan 2' since the film got so much appreciation. I want the two together since the film will be incomplete without the uncle and nephew duo.” The director also claimed that he would like to make films that have a recall value. He said, “I like to make clean comedies, which the audience can watch with the family. All my films have to have a recall value and I am glad my films like 'Welcome' and 'No Entry' are films that people like to watch on TV over and over again.”