Masand: Ranbir 'Dutt Biopic' | Ranbir vs Ranveer clash | Blind

Posted: 6 years ago
The Perfect Impersonator


If you're really nice to him, chances are Ranbir Kapoor will pull out his phone and show you the teaser of his next film. This is the Sanjay Dutt biopic he's made with Rajkumar Hirani, slated for release at the end of June. The film, titled Sanjudon't go by news reports that its makers are dithering between calling it Dutt' or Baba'has been described by trade pundits as the most crucial project for the actor at this stage of his career. No wonder, he's showing off the teaser to all and sundry for feedback.

During a pre-production meeting recently for his next film, the Ayan Mukerji-directed Brahmastra, Ranbir reportedly showed the teaser to Amitabh Bachchan who also stars in Mukherji's film. An eye-witness reveals that the clip begins with a long shot of Sanjay Dutt walking out of prisonexcept that it's not Dutt but Ranbir as Dutt. So eerie is the resemblance, apparently, that even Bachchan was easily fooled. "So you guys got Sanju to do that shot? he asked in all innocence, surprised to discover he was watching Ranbir, not Dutt.

The source reveals Ranbir's performance in the film is not an imitation' of Dutt. Instead, he's picked up a few of the actor's mannerismshis bobbing head and signature walk with his arms swingingand based his acting on those things. If those who've seen the teaser can be trusted, that approach appears to have worked.

Clash of the Titans

Speaking of Sanju, Bollywoodwaalas are likely not looking forward to having to take sides come awards season next year, when they'll have to pick between Ranveer Singh, who is extraordinary as the despicable Alauddin Khilji in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Padmaavat, and Ranbir in the Dutt biopic. The actors are expected to go head to head in the awards race and popularity polls, and friends and colleagues will have to choose, whether they like it or not. Padmaavat and Sanju will also possibly divide the industry as far as loyalties to their respective filmmakers are concerned. While Hirani is easily the Most Liked Man in Bollywood the term a real mensch', frequently used to describe Tom Hanks, could easily apply to the 3 Idiots directorBhansali is a widely polarising figure, but his period drama has filled the coffers of Bollywood like few others have.

Prepare for battle lines to be drawnunless, of course, a third actor or a third film evens out the playing field by challenging the supremacy of these two behemoths. Good luck! May the better actor win.

The Desperate Filmmaker

Insiders who've watched the latest (and as-yet-unreleased) film helmed by a prominent Bollywood director have been moaning about the fact that it's nothing short of a blatant exercise in sucking up'. Sources reveal that the film shamelessly' panders to one of the Prime Minister's beloved campaigns and that it's about as subtle as a sledgehammer.

Industry folk are especially surprised given that at least two films have already been made on the same theme, and that the filmmaker is a senior gentleman who exercises considerable clout and isn't wont to political pandering.

More than anything else, they're saying the film lacks objectivity' in its attempt to latch onto the said social campaign. It's hardly a wonder that the filmmaker is having trouble with distribution. Word on the street is that he tried hard to have the movie join international film festivals too, but with no luck. Now he has reportedly approached the Government itself for some sort of political endorsement that might give the film some heft.

Such a shame. We're talking about a respected filmmaker whose breakout hit, a little over a decade ago, made him one of Hindi cinema's most interesting talents. But save for a hit sports biopic, he hasn't been able to recreate that kind of success in the years since.

Posted: 6 years ago
. Edited by SrideviFan4ever - 5 years ago
Posted: 6 years ago
It is not even halfway through 2018 but Masand and Bollywood walas have decided that it's going to be Ranveer vs Ranbir  next year.😆
Ranbir's film has not even released!  ðŸ˜†
Posted: 6 years ago
Dutt is being hyped a lot and a lot..Lets see if its worth it
But how can Masand declare Ranveer vs Ranbir? Award function favourite has a ground breaking film coming up  in December. So he is also in the running..

Award function may devise different awards though..Best actor critics, best actor popular(industry), best actor popular (junta), actor of the actors of the year bla bla bla
Posted: 6 years ago
October and Sui Dhaaga will walk with most praises
Posted: 6 years ago
Originally posted by -Doppelganger-


It is not even halfway through 2018 but Masand and Bollywood walas have decided that it's going to be Ranveer vs Ranbir  next year.😆
Ranbir's film has not even released!  ðŸ˜†


Directly entered the competition on weaklings quota.
Posted: 6 years ago
Poor Varun. Looks like his fans have to be satisfied with Stardust Awards again.
Posted: 6 years ago
Originally posted by -Doppelganger-


It is not even halfway through 2018 but Masand and Bollywood walas have decided that it's going to be Ranveer vs Ranbir  next year.😆
Ranbir's film has not even released!  ðŸ˜†


And there is still Aamir's Thugs of Hindostan n SRK's Fan. This time, they wont give to Non Stars like Irrfan for Popular awards as Hrithik is not in competition. They all hv a problem with only Hrithik.

Anyway, among Top stars, Aamir, Hrithik, Ajay stopped attending award shows. Akshay attends only when he has to dance. Getting awards is more troll prone than not getting one these days ðŸ˜†
Edited by CrystalFatima - 6 years ago
Posted: 6 years ago
Masand is such a sycophant, at least let dutt release!
Posted: 6 years ago
Jeez! Atleast let the trailer release. So fed of up this Ranbir vs. Ranveer thingie. There are more actors in the industry and this year has only started. Also, the sucess/failure of the movie also matters when it comes to Best actor or actress category. Padmaavat/Ranveer are deffo in the race but rest is all speculation. Tbh, I have hopes from October too.

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