Bol Bachchan
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Bol Bachchan is an upcoming Indian Action comedy film directed by Rohit Shetty
, and with a star cast including Ajay Devgan
, Abhishek Bachchan
, Asin Thottumkal
and Prachi Desai
. The movie produced by Ajay Devgan was initially slated to release on Diwali
2011, but was later postponed to 6 July 2012.
(2010), did first give Ajay Devgan
an offer for Golmaal 4, but Devgan said "Golmaal 4 will happen next to next year. It's necessary to have two years gap between two Golmaal films. It's not good if it comes every year.", and without Ajay Devgn the film could not go on, so Shetty delayed Golmaal 4, and announced to make Bol Bachchan also starring 41-year old Ajay Devgn.
In January 2011, it was revealed that film is a tribute to the original Gol Maal
(1979) directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee
with Abhishek Bachchan
playing the role of Ram Prasad, essayed by Amol Palekar in the original and Ajay Devgn playing the role of Bhawani Shankar (Utpal Dutt). Asin Thottumkal
was roped in for the female lead. Earlier, actress Genelia D'Souza
was signed to play the second female lead, but due to her differences with the makers, she was either dropped from the project, or she walked out, a fact which is unknown.
On Jubilee Comedy Circus
, Krushna Abhishek
did a performance of Rohit Shetty never giving him a film role to do but having promised him in earlier seasons of the show, Rohit was so impressed by the performance, he decided to give Krushna a role in Bol Bachchan. Shetty also added Archana Puran Singh
, VIP and Abhishek Avasthi
from Jubilee Comedy Circus
to the cast of the film.
and nearby locations for the next two months. The movie will likely be shot in Nahargarh, Jaigarh, City Palace, Chomu Palace and Samode Palace.
Rohit Shetty
Rohit Shetty is an Indian film director, presenter and cinematographer. His work as director include the hits Golmaal, Golmaal Returns, Golmaal 3 and Singham....
, and with a star cast including Ajay Devgan
Ajay Devgan
Ajay Devgan , born Vishal Veeru Devgan on 2 April 1969, is an Indian film actor, director, and producer.He made his film debut with Phool Aur Kaante in 1991 and received a Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut for his performance in the film and for which he won a Filmfare Best Debut Award...
, Abhishek Bachchan
Abhishek Bachchan
Abhishek Bachchan is an Indian actor and producer. He is the son of Indian actors Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan and is married to actress and former Miss World Aishwarya Rai....
, Asin Thottumkal
Asin Thottumkal
Asin Thottumkal , known mononymously as Asin, is an Indian film actress, model and stage performer who acts primarily in Bollywood and Kollywood....
and Prachi Desai
Prachi Desai
Prachi Desai is an Indian film and television actress. She is best known for her role as Bani Walia in the Hindi television drama Kasamh Se which aired on Zee TV. Prachi is the endorser, spokesperson, brand ambassador and the face of Neutrogena products in India...
. The movie produced by Ajay Devgan was initially slated to release on Diwali
Diwali
Diwali or DeepavaliThe name of the festival in various regional languages include:, , , , , , , , , , , , , popularly known as the "festival of lights," is a festival celebrated between mid-October and mid-December for different reasons...
2011, but was later postponed to 6 July 2012.
Cast
- Ajay DevganAjay DevganAjay Devgan , born Vishal Veeru Devgan on 2 April 1969, is an Indian film actor, director, and producer.He made his film debut with Phool Aur Kaante in 1991 and received a Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut for his performance in the film and for which he won a Filmfare Best Debut Award...
- Abhishek BachchanAbhishek BachchanAbhishek Bachchan is an Indian actor and producer. He is the son of Indian actors Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan and is married to actress and former Miss World Aishwarya Rai....
- Asin ThottumkalAsin ThottumkalAsin Thottumkal , known mononymously as Asin, is an Indian film actress, model and stage performer who acts primarily in Bollywood and Kollywood....
- Prachi DesaiPrachi DesaiPrachi Desai is an Indian film and television actress. She is best known for her role as Bani Walia in the Hindi television drama Kasamh Se which aired on Zee TV. Prachi is the endorser, spokesperson, brand ambassador and the face of Neutrogena products in India...
- AsraniAsraniGovardhan Asrani , popularly known simply as Asrani, is an actor in Indian films whose Bollywood career has spanned over 35 years. His wife Manju Bansal is an actress.-Early life:...
- Archana Puran SinghArchana Puran SinghArchana Puran Singh is an Indian television presenter and film actress. She is most known for comedy roles, and as a judge on comedy shows, like Sony TV India's Comedy Circus.-Career:...
- Krishna Abhishek
- Neeraj VoraNeeraj VoraNeeraj Vora is an Indian film director, writer, actor and composer who works in Bollywood.-Director:* Run Bhola Run * Shortkut - The Con Is On * Familywala * Phir Hera Pheri...
- Jeetu Verma
Development
Director, Rohit Shetty who previously director the comedy flick, Golmaal 3Golmaal 3
Golmaal 3 is a 2010 Bollywood comedy film directed by Rohit Shetty. A sequel to the 2008 film Golmaal Returns, the project stars most of the actors from the previous film, including Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor, Arshad Warsi, Tusshar Kapoor and Shreyas Talpade. New additions to the cast include...
(2010), did first give Ajay Devgan
Ajay Devgan
Ajay Devgan , born Vishal Veeru Devgan on 2 April 1969, is an Indian film actor, director, and producer.He made his film debut with Phool Aur Kaante in 1991 and received a Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut for his performance in the film and for which he won a Filmfare Best Debut Award...
an offer for Golmaal 4, but Devgan said "Golmaal 4 will happen next to next year. It's necessary to have two years gap between two Golmaal films. It's not good if it comes every year.", and without Ajay Devgn the film could not go on, so Shetty delayed Golmaal 4, and announced to make Bol Bachchan also starring 41-year old Ajay Devgn.
In January 2011, it was revealed that film is a tribute to the original Gol Maal
Gol Maal
Gol Maal is a 1979 Bollywood comedy movie directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee. The film was produced by Mukherjee and N.C.Sippy with music by Rahul Dev Burman...
(1979) directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee
Hrishikesh Mukherjee
Hrishikesh Mukherjee ) was a famous Indian film director known for a number of films, including Satyakam, Chupke Chupke, Anupama, Anand, Abhimaan, Guddi, Gol Maal, Aashirwad, Bawarchi, and Namak Haraam.Popularly known as Hrishi-da, he directed 42 films during his career spanning over four decades,...
with Abhishek Bachchan
Abhishek Bachchan
Abhishek Bachchan is an Indian actor and producer. He is the son of Indian actors Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan and is married to actress and former Miss World Aishwarya Rai....
playing the role of Ram Prasad, essayed by Amol Palekar in the original and Ajay Devgn playing the role of Bhawani Shankar (Utpal Dutt). Asin Thottumkal
Asin Thottumkal
Asin Thottumkal , known mononymously as Asin, is an Indian film actress, model and stage performer who acts primarily in Bollywood and Kollywood....
was roped in for the female lead. Earlier, actress Genelia D'Souza
Genelia D'Souza
Genelia D'Souza is an Indian actress, model, and host. She has appeared in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam language films. After gaining wide attention in a Parker Pen commercial with Amitabh Bachchan, D'Souza began her acting career with Tujhe Meri Kasam in 2003...
was signed to play the second female lead, but due to her differences with the makers, she was either dropped from the project, or she walked out, a fact which is unknown.
On Jubilee Comedy Circus
Jubilee Comedy Circus
Jubilee Comedy Circus is a comedy show that replaced Comedy Circus Ka Jadoo. The show involves the stand-,up comedians from all parts of India entering new contestants from TV industry as well old champions of previous four seasons...
, Krushna Abhishek
Krushna Abhishek
Krushna Abhishek is an Indian film actor and a stand up comedian. He is also a dancer in numerous dance reality shows, including, Nach Baliye and Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa...
did a performance of Rohit Shetty never giving him a film role to do but having promised him in earlier seasons of the show, Rohit was so impressed by the performance, he decided to give Krushna a role in Bol Bachchan. Shetty also added Archana Puran Singh
Archana Puran Singh
Archana Puran Singh is an Indian television presenter and film actress. She is most known for comedy roles, and as a judge on comedy shows, like Sony TV India's Comedy Circus.-Career:...
, VIP and Abhishek Avasthi
Abhishek Avasthi
Abhishek Avasthi is an Indian actor, choreographer, dancer and model.- Biography :Abhishek Avasthi was born in Kanpur, India. He currently lives in Mumbai, India...
from Jubilee Comedy Circus
Jubilee Comedy Circus
Jubilee Comedy Circus is a comedy show that replaced Comedy Circus Ka Jadoo. The show involves the stand-,up comedians from all parts of India entering new contestants from TV industry as well old champions of previous four seasons...
to the cast of the film.
Filming
The film went on the floors on 24 August 2011. Bol Bachchan will be shot in JaipurJaipur
Jaipur , also popularly known as the Pink City, is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Rajasthan. Founded on 18 November 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the ruler of Amber, the city today has a population of more than 3.1 million....
and nearby locations for the next two months. The movie will likely be shot in Nahargarh, Jaigarh, City Palace, Chomu Palace and Samode Palace.