Ekta: Papa will play Thakur

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Ekta: Papa will play Thakur
By: Vickey Lalwani
October 30, 2006

Jeetendra

Television czarina Ekta Kapoor, who is remaking a Bhojpuri version of Sholay under the title Gabbar Singh, has asked daddy Jeetendra to play Thakur.

The idea of roping in the yesteryear actor was the brainchild of Mahesh Pandey, who is producing the film with Ekta and Shobha Kapoor.

Mahesh says, "I wanted someone who was not only physically fit but also a big name to play Thakur. I couldn't think beyond Jeetuji."

Pandey says that Jeetendra agreed quite easily. All he said was, 'If Ekta has no problem, I have no problem'. Ekta confirms her father's inclusion in the film, saying, "Mahesh has fleshed out Thakur's character very well. I am very kicked about this idea."

Bhojpuri galore

Mahesh Pandey has written many Balaji's shows, including Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi and Kasautii Zindagii Kay.

Mahesh is also directing the film, and runs down the early reports that Bhojpuri superstar Ravi Kissen and Nagma will star in his film. "We have signed Ravi, but he'll be doing a different film with us. The call on that has not been taken yet. But Nagma is not doing Gabbar Singh for sure."

The film will go on floors in February 2007. Most of the shooting will take place in Banaras.