Ashutosh Gowarikar details “Panipat”
Noted Indian filmmaker Ashutosh Gowarikar has roped in Bollywood actors Arjun Kapoor, Sanjay Dutt and Kriti Sanon for his upcoming film, “Panipat”. The project was announced Wednesday, along with a teaser poster. Gowarikar, who is known for his period dramas, will base his film on the third battle of Panipat that took place in 1761.
Sanjay Dutt tweeted the first poster and wrote, “Looking forward to be a part of this one”.
The filmmaker also tweeted: “Historical dramas have always fascinated me. This time it is a story about what led to the Third Battle of #Panipat. Here's the first Teaser Poster!!”
On the casting, Gowariker said in a statement: “I have shared screen space with Sanjay in 'Naam', which was a memorable co-acting experience and now it will be great to direct such a versatile and immensely talented actor as him.”
“What impresses me most about Arjun, apart from his fine performances - is his dynamism. He has played double roles twice, and he has portrayed an action hero as well as a lover boy,” the filmmaker said, adding that his female lead is both a good performer and beautiful. “I needed someone really beautiful as well as a good performer, and Kriti is both. The eclectic combination of these three is a first for me, and I look forward to this exciting journey with them called 'Panipat',” he said.
Kriti also shared the poster and wrote, “Proud to be a part of the recounting of bravery, passion and patriotism in the Third Battle of #Panipat.”
“Panipat” is scheduled to hit theatres December 6, 2019.
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