'The Crew' starring Tabu, Kareena and Kriti

Posted: 1 years ago

EXCLUSIVE: Kareena Kapoor, Tabu, Kriti Sanon’s The Crew about working women in airline industry, rolls in Feb

Producers Rhea Kapoor and Ekta Kapoor opened up about the project in an exclusive chat with Pinkvilla.

by Avinash Lohana   |  Published on Nov 08, 2022 06:49 PM IST  |   5.6K

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Kareena Kapoor, Tabu, Kriti Sanon’s The Crew about working women in airline industry

After backing Kareena Kapoor Khan, Sonam Kapoor, Swara Bhasker and Shikha Talsania starrer 2018 film - Veere Di Wedding, filmmakers Rhea Kapoor and Ekta Kapoor have pulled off another casting coup with Tabu, Kareena and Kriti Sanon headlining their next production - The Crew. In fact, Pinkvilla was the first to report that Rhea and Ekta have collaborated on this massive project. Now, in an exclusive conversation, the producer duo opens up on putting this project together. 

Rhea says that she hadn’t expected Veere Di Wedding to do the numbers that it did at the box-office. “It was the largest opening for a female protagonist film ever till now. When that happened I felt so good, because I was like people underestimate the strength of the female audience, who are very loyal. They watch films over and over again. So that’s when I made up my mind that I am not going to rush into anything that’s predictable. I am going to go and do things the way I have always done them, but the one thing that I will do is I will justify the potential strength of this audience,” says the producer.


She further adds, “I don’t see a reason why a movie made for a female audience cannot open on a big holiday. My aim was that now that this audience has found our films and we have found our audience, I want to create something that gets them excited, makes them feel like getting represented, and gives them a big entertaining movie on a holiday just like the boys always have. So I am going to put my heart and soul into it. That’s how this movie’s idea was germinated.”

Rhea Kapoor and Ekta Kapoor

Ekta shares that she was looking forward to reuniting with Kareena and Rhea after Veere Di Wedding. “Tabu, Kareena and Kriti, all of them have a distinct charm that they bring onto the screen. Their acting prowess and captivating enigma have made them the leading ladies in their era of Bollywood. Each one of them has ruled in their decade and continues to wow audiences. It could have been none other than these three as the protagonists of ‘The Crew’. This is a dream ensemble, and we couldn’t have been more excited,” states Kapoor. 

Rhea informs that she has created The Crew with the writers of Veere Di Wedding, and had started developing the script soon after the release of her 2018 film. “The first person cast in this film was Kareena, because we haven’t seen her do comedy like this in a really long time. She is a glamorous character, and it’s going to be really fun. There is nobody else who can play this role. So when I went to her and narrated the film, she immediately agreed. The moment the narration was over she was onboard,” shares Rhea. 

Furthermore, Rhea says that Kriti Sanon is the new shining star. “She is a really authentic girl. The minute you meet her you know that she stays true to her roots and her family, and that was really important for this character and the film. More than anything else I like the fact that Kriti is so determined and hardworking. Out of this crop of heroines she has been the most diverse in her work. She has found a good balance and I really appreciate that. She is truly fantastic,” says Rhea. 

Rhea Kapoor states that she took almost two months to lock Tabu for the project. “She is iconic, and has had such a great relationship with my family for so long. But maybe after Virasaat and Biwi No.1, she hasn’t collaborated with anybody in my family because everyone has been doing different things, and we always had mutual love for each other. So I remember I flew to Hyderabad to offer her the film. She sat patiently, heard the whole narration, and said let me think about it. Then I didn’t hear from her, and I was like, ‘Oh My God, she hated it. What have I done? I am so embarrassed’. You know, the film is like your baby, so you get nervous,” recalls Rhea.

She elaborates, “Then a few days later she replied saying lets meet, and asked some questions. We met again four days later, where she asked some more questions, then she met the director and had a few more questions for him too. Then finally that day I told her, ‘Before I leave you have to tell me’. She said, ‘Yes, I will do the film.’ I was super elated.”

After locking her cast, Rhea went to Ekta with the film and they finalised the movie. Ekta shares that the film will go on the floors in February 2023. She also opens on how The Crew is very different from Veere Di Wedding. “This is a completely new franchise and is not connected to Veere Di Wedding. 'The Crew' will explore the hilarious trysts of three working women in the airline industry with some unexpected circumstances, and how they overcome this with their zest for life,” Ekta Kapoor concludes.


https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/exclusives/exclusive-kareena-kapoor-tabu-kriti-sanons-the-crew-about-working-women-in-airline-industry-rolls-in-feb-1198078

Edited by Empyreanism - 1 years ago
Posted: 1 years ago

Tabu, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Kriti Sanon to headline Rhea Kapoor and Ektaa Kapoor’s The Crew

By Ms. Moon  on  November 08, 2022 07:59:26 PM


Tabu, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and Kriti Sanon have ruled the hearts of the audiences through their powerful performances and enigmatic screen presence. For the first time, the three beauties and leading ladies come together on screen for a comic caper The Crew. The film is produced by the super-hit producer duo of Veere Di Wedding,  Ektaa R Kapoor, and Rhea Kapoor who reunite to bring to the audiences a cocktail of drama and comedy.


The Crew will be an absolute laugh-riot, set against the backdrop of the struggling airline industry. Three women, work and hustle to make it in life. However, their destinies lead to some unwarranted situations and they get caught in a web of lies. ‘The crew’ is the rib-tickling ride of comedy of errors and mishaps! Life comes at you with its set of challenges, are you up for it?


Producer Ektaa R Kapoor, Balaji Telefilms shares, "After the success of Veere Di Wedding, Balaji Motion Pictures is happy to collaborate on another film with the amazing Rhea Kapoor. Tabu, Kriti, and Kareena are a perfect ensemble for The Crew and the film is super entertaining yet funny at the same time. I can’t wait to bring this story to the big screen."


Producer Rhea Kapoor, AKFCN Productions shares, “Bringing these three gorgeous, talented movie stars at the top of their game for my next picture is a dream come true. I am excited, determined, and nervous, and can't wait for the shoot to begin. Plus, this is the second time I am collaborating with Ektaa after Veere Di Wedding and it means the world to me to have her support throughout."


Kriti Sanon said, “I always look forward to strong characters and unique stories and The Crew is one of them. I am very thrilled to work with two powerhouses of talent, Tabu ma’am and Kareena! I’ve always admired and looked up to them and their work. I’ve met Tabu ma’am at a few occasions and she has always been extremely warm. Bebo is simply iconic, I’ve been a fan girl! On the other hand, Rhea and Ektaa are just phenomenal, strong producers who have backed empowering and progressive female characters and subjects. I’ve always wanted to do a fun quirky all girls film and this one just ticked all the boxes and I instantly loved the script! Can’t wait for the journey to begin!”


Talking about the same, Kareena Kapoor said, “Veere Di Wedding holds a special place in my heart. Working with Rhea and Ektaa was an incredible journey. So when Rhea came to me with her new project The Crew I was quite intrigued. This also means I get to share screen space with two stellar actors, Tabu and Kriti. I am looking forward to starting this project and can't wait to bring this trifecta to the fold!


Adding to it, Tabu said, “I’m excited to be working on this film with two gorgeous and talented women Kareena and Kriti and two more women of passion, Rhea and Ekta the producers and the director Rajesh Krishnan ! With all the madness, joy, highs and the lows of the characters, it’s going to be a roller coaster and I’m looking forward to the ride!”


Directed by Rajesh Krishnan and co-produced by Balaji Motion Pictures Limited & Anil Kapoor Productions the film is all set to go on floors from February 2023.


https://peepingmoon.com/entertainment-news/news/67038/Tabu-Kareena-Kapoor-Khan-and-Kriti-Sanon-to-headline-Rhea-Kapoor-and-Ektaa-Kapoors-The-Crew.html

Posted: 1 years ago

Omg FINALLY a Bollywood movie I’m actually looking forward to. What an absolute powerhouse of talent. They all look so bloody good!😍excited for this! So glad Rhea didn’t take Sonam in this 🙏🏽 

Posted: 1 years ago

I freaking loved this cover to bits ❤️❤️❤️

How do you post reels here? I made another topic on this but the reel did not get embedded instead showed as a link 😒

Posted: 1 years ago

love this cast and the premise of the film. I am super excited for this one! They all look sooo good! 

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