Producer Boney Kapoor has revealed plans to reboot popular Shekhar Kapur directorial 'Mr India', 32 years after the release of Hindi cinema's most popular sci-fi films. The original starred Anil Kapoor, Sridevi, and Amrish Puri in the lead. After the death of his wife and actress Sridevi last year, Boney has now decided to turn the film into a franchise.
Speaking to the media, Kapoor said, "The idea is to create a reboot first, and then, make a franchise of it. It needs to be made more contemporary. We have a basic structure in mind. We haven't decided on a timeline yet, but intend to make it soon." On completion of 32 years of the film, Kapoor and Shekhar shared photos from the film on their social media handles and fans were soon voicing hope that the two get back together to remake the classic.
Meanwhile, Kapoor added, "If Shekhar is free, he can direct it. The cast and crew made the film what it was, and if anyone from the original line-up wants to be part of it, they can join us again." He also said, "Amrish Puri as Mogambo was a masterstroke, he brought the character alive. While Sri was considered a glamorous star earlier, the audience's perception of her changed after 'Mr india', then on, she was seen as a powerful actress. Anil too became more legitimate a performer with the film. After Sri, I have even more reason to make the film now."
'Mr India' released in 1987 and has been quite a favourite among children over the years. The film was written by the legendary writer duo Salim-Javed.
