Sanjay Dutt In Big B’s Shoes

"Sanju and Raj Sippy had a lot of discussions on the film. When Satte Pe Satta was released, Sanju had just made an entry into Bollywood with his film Rocky. Even though he was basking in the glory of his newfound stardom, he found time to watch the Amitabh Bachchan-starrer many times," a paper reported.

A source informed the paper, "It was Sanju who came up with the idea of doing a remake of the film. Sanju was Raj's obvious choice for the lead role which was previously played by Bachchan."

The source added, "Raj wishes to cast Rani Mukehrjee in Hema's role and Vidya Balan in Ranjeeta's role."

Director Raj Sippy confirmed the news to the paper. "Sanju and I had several meetings to discuss the film. We have already worked out the major details and only have to seal the deal. Sanju and I share a very good rapport. I was his director in Thanedaar and we always got along well. Sanju is perfect for the role of a 40-plus bachelor."

Raj said that the remake will be slightly different. "Unlike Satte Pe Satta which was a story of seven brothers, the remake will have four brothers and three sisters. However, I am yet to finalise the cast."

He also reveled, "I am keen on having Rani for Hema's role and Vidya Blan for Ranjeeta's though I am yet to approach them."

Satte Pe Satta is an adaptation of the Hollywood film Seven Brides for Seven Brothers.