With one more Bollywood project being made on Bhanwari Devi, two filmmakers accuse one another of hijacking the concept
A fortnight ago, we reported on a brand new film being made by producer Nikhil Tonk on Bhanwari Devi, a victim of sexual molestation from Rajasthan who made national headlines. We now hear that another producer Ranjeet Sharma may be creating a film on Bhanwari with director Rakesh Saini.
While Tonk was searching for an A-list actress to play the pivotal role, Sharma has roped in a comparatively unknown actress Sadhika Randhawa to play the murdered woman. And now both the filmmakers try to ascertain their one-upmanship at the subject.
Speaking about why he's creating a film on a topic that may be already getting used by another filmmaker, Rakesh points out, “Many people would need to make a movie on a specific subject but who ultimately makes it's more important.
Not only have we signed on all our actors, now we have also started shooting, with a four-day spell within the real Bhanwari’s village and her house.”
The add-ons The producer states, “While researching on Bhanwari’s case, we discovered numerous facts that even the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) hasn’t revealed of their findings. For example, Indra, the sister of MLA Malkhan who was also a part of the crime was the primary perpetrator and is missing.
The CBI has even announced a reward of R 5 lakh to anyone who helps nab her. To not forget, we've got the permission to shoot in the prison where the 17 people accused within the case are lodged.”
Early bird Nikhil Tonk who had earlier announced his plan to make a movie on Bhanwari hits back, saying, “I don’t know the folk who're making the film. Their film doesn’t affect my plans. If I’m meeting actresses like Mallika Sherawat, Priyanka Chopra, Bipasha Basu and Kangna Ranaut, you then can imagine the type of film I’m planning to make.”
He adds, “I’ve heard that producer/director K C Bokadia may be creating a film on Bhanwari and needs to cast Bipasha. All said and done, I FEEL it's foolish of individuals to take my concept,” he sums up.
Courtesy: Mid-Day.com
