Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani
Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani (transl. Love story of Rocky and Rani) is an upcoming Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film directed by Karan Johar and produced by Dharma Productions and Viacom18 Studios.[1] The film stars Dharmendra, Jaya Bachchan, Shabana Azmi, Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt. The film marks the onscreen reunion of Dharmendra and Jaya Bachchan after 48 years, having previously worked together in Sholay (1975). It is scheduled to be theatrically released worldwide on 10 February 2023.[2][3]
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Directed by | Karan Johar |
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Cinematography | Manush Nandan |
Music by | Pritam |
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Country | India |
Language | Hindi |
Cast
- Dharmendra as Dharampal Sethi
- Jaya Bachchan as Laxmi Sethi
- Shabana Azmi as Sheetal Chatterjee
- Ranveer Singh as Rocky Sethi
- Alia Bhatt as Rani Chatterjee
- Tota Roy Chowdhury
Cameo appearances
Production
Development
Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani was officially announced on 6 July 2021 on lead actor Ranveer Singh's birthday, and marks the return of producer Karan Johar to direction after 5 years; his last directorial was Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016).[4]
Casting
Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt were selected to star as the titular protagonists Rocky and Rani, working together for the second time post Gully Boy (2019).[5] Dharmendra, Jaya Bachchan and Shabana Azmi joined the cast in July 2021.[6] It will also mark the onscreen reunion of Dharmendra and Jaya Bachchan after 48 years, having last worked together in Sholay (1975).
Filming
Principal photography commenced on 20 August 2021 in Mumbai, after which a song featuring Singh and Bhatt was filmed in Moscow, Russia in September 2021.[7] In October 2021, the second schedule of the film began in Delhi.[8]
References
- "Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani: Dharmendra, Jaya Bachchan, Shabana Azmi join Karan Johar movie starring Ranveer-Alia". The Indian Express. 7 July 2021. Retrieved 20 August 2021.
- "Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani: Alia Bhatt And Ranveer Singh Kick Start The Shoot Of Karan Johar's Film". NDTV. 20 August 2021. Retrieved 20 August 2021.
- "EXCLUSIVE: Karan Johar's Dharma Production announces Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani starring Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh to release on February 10, 2023". Bollywood Hungama. 29 November 2021. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
- "Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani Announcement Video Out! Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt In A Filmy Style Introduce The 'Senior Gems'". Koimoi. 6 July 2021. Retrieved 20 August 2021.
- "Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt Begin Shooting for Karan Johar's Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani". News18. 20 August 2021. Retrieved 20 August 2021.
- "Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani full cast out. Meet Ranveer, Alia, Dharmendra, Jaya, Shabana". India Today. 6 July 2021. Retrieved 20 August 2021.
- "Karan Johar commences first shoot schedule of 'Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani'". ANI. 20 August 2021. Retrieved 24 August 2021.
- "FIRST LOOK: Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt begin Karan Johar's Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani shoot". India TV. 20 August 2021. Retrieved 24 August 2021.