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“Revolution Rising: Gadar 2 – Unraveling the Saga of Rebellion”
“Gadar 2: The Katha Continues – The Saga of Rebellion Continues” is an upcoming Hindi-language period action drama film directed and produced by Anil Sharma. The film’s story is written by Shaktimaan Talwar and serves as a sequel to the 2001 film “Gadar: Ek Prem Katha.” It features Sunny Deol, Ameesha Patel, and Utkarsh Sharma reprising their roles from the first film.
The release date for “Gadar 2” is confirmed to be on August 11, 2023. The plot revolves around Tara Singh, who embarks on a personal mission to Pakistan during the 1971 “Crush India” campaign to save his son Charanjit “Jeete” Singh, who finds himself in peril under the command of Major General Hamid Iqbal.
Cast:
– Sunny Deol as Tara Singh
– Ameesha Patel as Sakina, Tara Singh’s wife
– Utkarsh Sharma as Charanjit “Jeete” Singh, son of Tara and Sakina
– Simrat Kaur as Muskaan, Charanjit’s love interest
– Manish Wadhwa as Major General Hamid Iqbal
– Gaurav Chopra as Punjab Lieutenant Colonel Devendra Rawat
– Love Sinha
– Meher Sarvar
– Rohit Choudhary
– Rumi Khan
Film Production and Development:
– Zee Studios, Sunny Deol, Ameesha Patel, and Utkarsh Sharma officially announced “Gadar 2: The Katha Continues” on their social media accounts on October 15, 2021 (Dussehra). The motion poster for the film with the release date of 2022 was also revealed. The first poster of the sequel, titled “Gadar 2,” featuring Sunny Deol with a sledgehammer, was unveiled on January 26, 2023 (Republic Day).
Casting:
– Sunny Deol, Ameesha Patel, and Utkarsh Sharma reprise their roles from the first film.
– Nimrat Khaira was initially proposed for the role of Muskaan, Charanjit Singh’s love interest, in September 2021. However, she declined the offer due to her association with the Indian farmers’ movement during 2020-2021, expressing her stance against Bollywood and studio’s opposition to the farmers’ protest.
– After Nimrat Khaira’s refusal, the role was offered to Simi Chahal, who also turned it down due to the same reasons.
– May 2022, Shipra Goyal was offered the role after Simi Chahal, but she declined as well.
– In an interview in May 2022, Sharib Hashmi revealed that he was offered the role after Shipra Goyal declined, but he also turned it down.
– Vamika Gabbi also declined the role of Muskaan.
– Finally, the role of Muskaan was offered to Simrat Kaur.
– Manish Wadhwa was offered the role of a Pakistani army general in the film. Rohit Choudhary also plays a Pakistani army general in an important role. Love Sinha and Gaurav Chopra have also been cast in significant roles.
The film’s shooting was completed by May 2023.
Music:
– The film’s music is composed by Sayyad Quadri.
– The first song of the film, “Ud Ja Kaale Kawa,” was released on June 29, 2023.
– The second song, “Khairiyat,” was released on July 18, 2023.
Marketing:
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The film “Gadar: Ek Prem Katha” was re-released in theaters on June 9, 2023.
– The teaser of the film was released on June 12, 2023, coinciding with the 22nd anniversary of “Gadar: Ek Prem Katha.”
– The trailer of the film was released on July 26, 2023, coinciding with Kargil Vijay Diwas.
Release:
– “Gadar 2: The Katha Continues” is scheduled to release in India on August 11, 2023.
Note:
– Many reliable sources have stated that the budget for this film is 100 crore rupees.
“Gadar: Ek Prem Katha” was an intriguing love story set during the partition of India and Pakistan in 1947. Directed and produced by Anil Sharma, the film’s story was written by Shaktimaan Talwar. It revolves around the romance between Tara Singh (played by Sunny Deol), a Sikh youth, and Sakina (played by Ameesha Patel), a Muslim girl. Their love faces various challenges in the cruel atmosphere of the partition, as they struggle to choose their respective paths. The film struck a chord with audiences due to its compelling story, action, music, and dance performances, making it a massive success at the box office.
In conclusion, “Gadar 2: The Katha Continues” is eagerly awaited by fans, and the stellar cast and exciting plot promise an action-packed drama that will carry on the legacy of its prequel.