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While everyone is talking in hush hush whispers, as to what will happen when Shah Rukh Khan - Kajol - Varun Dhawan starrer Dilwale will face off against Ranveer Singh-Deepika Padukone-Priyanka Chopra'sBajirao Mastani this December. The first movie is directed by the blockbuster man, Rohit Shetty, who can't seemed to go wrong with box office figures, while the latter is known for his eye-pleasing magnum opuses!
However, they both now have to be wary of a third threat. It is not a normal threat, it's a HUGE one. It comes from a galaxy far, far away! And it's a film the whole effing world is waiting with bated breath!
It's Star Wars: Episode VII or Star Wars - The Force Awakens!
The film, from the stable of Lucasfilms, is all set to release in Christmas this year. It has begun a strong promotional drive several months prior to its release. The movie is already being treated like a big ticket Bollywood film and thus the makers have decided to roll out a strong marketing plan by installing special Star Wars experiential zones at multiplexes and college fests across the country. And we are only speaking about India!
We know both SRK and Sanjay Leela Bhansali's main stronghold is the foreign markets and NRI audience, which unfortunately also happens to Star Warsfavourite buffet!
So will Dilwale and Bajirao Mastani stand strong against the Jedi Force or wilt under the pressure? Only Santa Claus tell...
As a ardent Star Wars fan myself, I can only say to everyone involved, May The Force Be With You!'
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Jodha Akbar
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