Madhuri Dixit and Anil Kapoor starrer Tezaab to get a modernised remake; Director disapproves

The 1988 film that launched the career of Madhuri Dixit, Tezaab will be remade. Murad Khetani, producer of films such as Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, and Ranbir Kapoor's Animal, among others, has acquired the rights to the N Chandra-helmed film. In the original film, Anil Kapoor, Anupam Kher, and Chunky Panday also played lead roles.

The Times of India reports suggested that Khetani will soon begin pre-production on the remake of Tezaab. The director has said that they will update the story for modern audiences. However, he did not reveal any additional information regarding the project.

Tezaab was introduced almost 34 years ago. The film has acquired cult status over time. Cinephiles remembers Madhuri Dixit's "Ek Do Teen" dance number, Anil Kapoor's portrayal of an angst-ridden Munna, and the two stars' passionate love story. It featured songs such as "So Gaya Yeh Jahan" and "Keh Do Ke Tum" that topped the charts. 

The director of Tezaab, N Chandra, disapproves of the remake because, in his opinion, "aisi filmon ko chhedna nahi chahiye" According to him, Tezaab belonged to a social era that is no longer possible to recreate. He feels the film cannot be duplicated by placing it in a different bottle.