Sanju to play dreaded bandit?

By: Taran Adarsh, IndiaFM

Tuesday, March 28, 2006

Imagine three Buntys in one project. Let me explain. Actor Kumar Gaurav [Bunty], producer Bunty Walia and director Milan Luthria [Bunty] have joined hands for a film project. Milan Luthria will direct Sanjay Dutt in a film that will be presented by Sanjay Dutt and Kumar Gaurav and produced by Bunty Walia and Jassi Walia. Reportedly, the film is based on a real-life bandit and will be shot entirely in Chambal valley.

"Not entirely true," Milan Luthria clarifies. So what's the truth? "Sanju and I've been working on an idea for quite some time now. The latest development is, Sanju has expressed a desire to be associated with the film in the capacity of a producer." He continues in the same breath, "The story is based on a true incident. Of course, there'll be a bit of fiction as well."

Bunty Walia sounds equally excited about the project in question. "Sanju and Bunty [Kumar Gaurav] will be presenting the film. Besides Sanju, the film will star one more actor, who isn't finalized yet. Also, the project will roll in January 2007 and will be shot at actual locations," he divulges.