CONFIRMED! Salman to star in the remake of Korean blockbuster, ‘Ode To My Father’
| Feb 12, 2017, 04:44 IST
Earlier there were reports about Salman Khan being signed on for the remake of Korean blockbuster 'Ode To My Father'. However, there was no confirmation from the actor or the production house on the same. Recently, CJ Entertainment sold the official remake rights of the Korean blockbuster to Atul Agnihotri, who plans on to make the film with Salman in the lead.
Apparently, the film will be set against the backdrop of India-Pakistan partition in 1947. Confirming the same, Atul Agnihotri spoke to an international magazine and opened up about the film. He said, "Some stories fill you with a sense of purpose. Ode To My Father is one such story and a fine example of Korean cinema. The Hindi version will only borrow the essence of the Korean film. We are happy with the association with CJ Entertainment and look forward to associate with them on many such projects in the future."
The filmmaker also confirmed that the film will be directed by Ali Abbas Zafar of the 'Sultan' fame. Head of CJ Entertainment, Yoonhee Choi, was excited about the collaboration. He said, "It was so impressive to learn that kind of story that is based on Korean history can be adapted to India's history as well. It's even more exciting since the Indian filmmaker Ali Abbas Zafar and actor Salman Khan will be participating in the film."
Apparently, the film will be set against the backdrop of India-Pakistan partition in 1947. Confirming the same, Atul Agnihotri spoke to an international magazine and opened up about the film. He said, "Some stories fill you with a sense of purpose. Ode To My Father is one such story and a fine example of Korean cinema. The Hindi version will only borrow the essence of the Korean film. We are happy with the association with CJ Entertainment and look forward to associate with them on many such projects in the future."
The filmmaker also confirmed that the film will be directed by Ali Abbas Zafar of the 'Sultan' fame. Head of CJ Entertainment, Yoonhee Choi, was excited about the collaboration. He said, "It was so impressive to learn that kind of story that is based on Korean history can be adapted to India's history as well. It's even more exciting since the Indian filmmaker Ali Abbas Zafar and actor Salman Khan will be participating in the film."