Badhaai Do the Rajkummar Rao, Bhumi Pednekar film is all set to go on the floors in January 2021, according to reports.
Harshavardhan Kulkarni, the Hunterrr film director, director of the film, confirming the news mentioned, “I am super excited to be a part of this franchise. Family comedies are evergreen and the idea is to create wholesome entertainment that can be enjoyed with the entire family. Our pre-production work is in full swing and we will start filming in January.”
Badhaai Ho starred Ayushmann Khurrana and Sanya Malhotra, with praiseworthy performances by Neena Gupta and Gajraj Rao, the new film features Rajkummar Rao and Bhumi Pednekar.
“We have been able to do some reading sessions in the last few months, and the chemistry between Raj and Bhumi is so palpable that I am really looking forward to capturing this for the big screen. They are such fantastic actors.” The script has been written by Akshat Ghildial and Suman Adhikary. Harshavardhan says.
Rajkummar will be seen playing the role of a Delhi cop, who is the only male cop in a mahila thana. The actor says, “I am happy that things are picking pace and the wheel is moving again. Badhaai Do is a special film for me. I am glad to take up this nuanced character that has layers of conflicts to resolve in and around him.
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On the preparations for the movie Rajkummar says, I have my own process of preparing for a character, and also, this time it is the setting of this character that makes it unique. The audience is in for a surprise, which will unfold with time. I am happy to reconnect with the audience on the special occasion of Badhaai Ho’s second anniversary today. The film was an absolute delight and is one of my favourites.”
Bhumi also expressed her delight, as she will be seen in the role of a PT teacher, working at a school, adds, “I have played many different roles previously in my films, but my character in Badhaai Do is truly special. I loved the script from the first narration itself as the subject is very relevant and is packaged in the most entertaining way.
This is the first time I will be working with Rajkummar, and Bhumi is super excited. She said “I am super excited as we begin our shoot soon. Badhaai Ho has been one of my favourites, and it feels amazing to take this franchise forward.”
Amrita Pandey, CEO, Junglee Pictures, shares, “We are delighted to bring another family entertainer, Badhaai Do, especially after the success of Badhaai Ho. We have tremendously talented performers like Rajkummar Rao and Bhumi Pednekar under the direction of Harshavardhan Kulkarni, and we are all set to go on floors in January 2021.”