Ever since making her debut with Farah Khan’s Om Shanti Om (2007), Deepika Padukone has always tried to choose roles that are not only powerful but also different from what she has already done in previous films.
In initial years of her career, she featured in several successful multi-starrer movies such as Bachana Ae Haseeno (2008), Housefull (2010), Aarakshan (2011) and Desi Boyz (2011), to name a few. But it has been a while since she has not taken up a role in a multi-starrer masala Hindi movie.
Has Deepika Padukone decided against starring in multi-starrers after tasting huge success with solo hits like Goliyon Ki Raas Leela: Ram-Leela (2013), Bajirao Mastani (2015) and Padmaavat (2018)?
When a popular entertainment portal asked her if she was open to featuring in multi-starrer masala Hindi movies such as Sajid Nadiadwala’s Housefull franchise, or with Rohit Shetty’s female cop-universe, the actress replied, “It depends. I don’t think it is safe to label a film and say whether you are doing it or not.”
The actress went on to add that writers and filmmakers should first think of her in that context. “Firstly, I have to be thought of in that context. The writers and directors have to think of me in that context. They have to come to me with their script, their story, and I need to look at it as a whole. I don’t think I can make a decision about a film just based on random information. I think you’ve got to be very through in your information before you make a decision about any film.”
Deepika Padukone can be currently seen in filmmaker Meghna Gulzar’s latest offering Chhapaak. Based on the life of acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal, the movie hit the marquee today on 10th January, 2020.
Ranveer Singh’s rugged new look anchors the high-energy music video.
Rapper Hanumankind makes his official Bollywood début with a fierce verse.
Modern take on the classic Punjabi folk tune 'Jogi'.
Glimpses of Sanjay Dutt and Arjun Rampal in the mix.
The full trailer lands next month.
The Dhurandhar title track just hit the internet, and the noise around this spy thriller just went up a few notches. This is the track that pulls rapper Hanumankind into his first proper Bollywood playback moment. They have taken the old folk number 'Jogi' and built a power-packed version around it, a mix of earthy roots and straight-up aggressive energy that hits like a truck. It fits, honestly. It mirrors the film's whole gritty vibe and Ranveer Singh's battle-hardened look with that wild beard.
Hanumankind brings raw rap fire while Ranveer Singh owns 'Dhurandhar' music video Getty Images/ Youtube Screengrab/Saregama Music
What is the Dhurandhar title track about?
You get a proper blast of the film’s atmosphere from this track. The music video cuts fast between shots of a heavily bearded and muscular Ranveer Singh, looking every bit the part of a hardened operative. The video cuts to the other big names in the cast as well. Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal are all there in what appears to be a tense, dark situation. The music includes traditional Punjabi folk with a stronger, cinematic rhythm.
How did Hanumankind get involved in the Dhurandhar song?
It turns out his involvement was a pretty organic, almost spontaneous thing. Music composer Shashwat Sachdev opened up about how the rap section came together. Apparently, it happened during a late-night studio session with director Aditya Dhar and Hanumankind himself. They captured an impromptu performance that just clicked, bringing what Sachdev called a "raw, instinctive fire" to the whole track. For an artist known for his independent work, this Dhurandhar feature is a major step into the mainstream film scene.
All this build-up is heading towards a definite date. The makers confirmed it right at the end of the title track video. Dhurandhar is locked in for a worldwide theatrical release on 5 December of this year. For those who need more than a song to tide them over, the official trailer is promised for 12 November.
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