EXCLUSIVE: Indian powerhouse producers Guneet Monga Kapoor and Karan Johar, who’ve beforehand collaborated on motion pictures together with lauded drama The Lunchbox and TIFF 2023 title Kill, are transferring forward with their Hindi-language adaptation of French smash Intouchables, by hiring director Collin D’Cunha.
The Indian filmmakers first acquired the remake rights from Gaumont virtually a decade in the past. The unique field workplace sensation, starring Omar Sy and François Cluzet, noticed an aristocrat rent a younger man from the tasks to be his caregiver after he turns into a quadriplegic from a paragliding accident. The film spawned a string of remakes, together with a Telugu and Tamil model, and a U.S. model starring Kevin Hart.
In accordance with the producers, the Hindi adaptation “goals to recreate the magic of the unique whereas including a novel contact that resonates with Indian audiences”.
The movie is an element of a bigger artistic synergy that was introduced in Might 2023 between Johar’s Dharma Productions and Monga Kapoor’s Sikhya Leisure.
Director D’Cunha is in publish on Amazon collection Name Me Bae, which can be produced by Johar. His film credit as a primary and second AD embody hits Sanju, Secret Famous person and PK.
Karan Johar mentioned right now: “Engaged on The Intouchables is a artistic problem and an exciting alternative. We’re dedicated to bringing the essence of this beloved French movie to the Indian viewers whereas infusing it with our cultural sensibilities. Collaborating with Guneet as soon as once more is an thrilling prospect, and I’m assured that this venture will contact the hearts of viewers throughout the nation.”
Guneet Monga Kapoor added: “The Intouchables is iconic and one of the vital celebrated movies around the globe. It is extremely thrilling to have the ability to deliver that to India and Hindi audiences. After a high-octane, motion packed, Kill we’re laying our palms at dramedy which signifies the vary of the spectrum of our collaboration with Dharma which we’re extremely enthusiastic about!”
Director Collin D’Cunha commented: “Directing The Intouchables adaptation is an unbelievable honour for me as a filmmaker. The unique movie left an indelible mark on audiences worldwide, and I’m honored to have the chance to deliver this story to life for Indian viewers. Working with Karan Johar, Guneet Monga, and all the group is one thing I’m tremendously excited for and looking out ahead to”.
