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UTV and Rajkumar Gupta opt out of Revolution 2020
By Bollywood Hungama News Network, November 12, 2014 - 12:06 hrs IST
After the critically acclaimed Kai Po Che and commercially successful 2 States, Chetan Bhagat was thrilled when his next book 'Revolution 2020' too was being adapted into a film. However, looks like the plan has been shelved for now.
UTV which had extended its hand to produce the film have decided to make an exit and Chetan Bhagat too seems to be in support of it. Apparently, the production house has been holding the rights of the film since 2011, however, according to the contract, the expiry date of the same was on November 9. Post the date, Chetan Bhagat decided to not renew the deal and he mentioned that the rights have been reverted to him. Further, he also added that he is currently busy sorting out the remaining formalities with the studio. Though he hasn't divulged the reason behind this decision, rumours are that there has been some financial dispute between the writer and the studio. But, we hear that the studio and Chetan Bhagat decided to part ways in an amicable manner. Considering that the latter has worked with the production house for three of his films, it is being said that the studio will still maintain a professional relation with the novelist and will surely work with him again if an opportunity arises.
On the other hand, we hear that Rajkumar Gupta decided to opt out of the film owing to creative differences with the writer. Chetan Bhagat was apparently not satisfied with the final draft of the screenplay that Rajkumar had to offer and hence he decided to drop him out of the project. The film was supposed to star Arjun Kapoor and there were speculations about Alia Bhatt playing the lead.
Now, though it is being said that Chetan Bhagat will be finding new producer and director for the film, the details of the same are yet to be finalized
UTV which had extended its hand to produce the film have decided to make an exit and Chetan Bhagat too seems to be in support of it. Apparently, the production house has been holding the rights of the film since 2011, however, according to the contract, the expiry date of the same was on November 9. Post the date, Chetan Bhagat decided to not renew the deal and he mentioned that the rights have been reverted to him. Further, he also added that he is currently busy sorting out the remaining formalities with the studio. Though he hasn't divulged the reason behind this decision, rumours are that there has been some financial dispute between the writer and the studio. But, we hear that the studio and Chetan Bhagat decided to part ways in an amicable manner. Considering that the latter has worked with the production house for three of his films, it is being said that the studio will still maintain a professional relation with the novelist and will surely work with him again if an opportunity arises.
On the other hand, we hear that Rajkumar Gupta decided to opt out of the film owing to creative differences with the writer. Chetan Bhagat was apparently not satisfied with the final draft of the screenplay that Rajkumar had to offer and hence he decided to drop him out of the project. The film was supposed to star Arjun Kapoor and there were speculations about Alia Bhatt playing the lead.
Now, though it is being said that Chetan Bhagat will be finding new producer and director for the film, the details of the same are yet to be finalized
http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/2700815/UTV-and-Rajkumar-Gupta-opt-out-of-Revolution-2020
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