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MUMBAI:
The remake of the Amitabh Bachchan starrer Zanjeer has
recently been in the news regarding the issues of copyright
and royalty. Both the writers of the 1973 original film
Salim and Javed had expressed displeasure over the remake;
they had also demanded a loyalty for the remake.
But
not anymore. It is said that producer Amit Mehra has
secured the blessings from the film's writers and has
their permission to re-make the film now. Said Mehra,
"We have bought the rights of Zanjeer from my father's
production company, Prakash Mehra Films. I have met
both (Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar) of them to take their
blessings. "
Meanwhile,
the maker has gone ahead and formalised the cast of
the new Zanjeer. Telugu actor Ram Charan, son of Chiranjeevi,
has been finalised to essay the role of inspector
Vijay Khanna, while Priyanka Chopra is being considered
to reprise the role of Jaya Bachchan. The film also
stars Arjun Rampal, Prakash Raj and Mahie Gill in
pivotal roles.
It
is said that Amitabh Bachchan may do a cameo in the
remake. The remake version of the film, to be directed
by Apoorva Lakhia, would go on floors this month.
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