Shamshera

Shamshera (transl. Sword) is an upcoming Indian Hindi-language period action drama film set in 1800s and about a dacoit tribe who took charge in fight for their rights and independence against the British.[1] Produced by Yash Raj Films and directed by Karan Malhotra, the film stars Ranbir Kapoor in a double role, with Vaani Kapoor as a dancer and Sanjay Dutt portraying the antagonist.[2]

Shamshera
Promotional poster
Directed byKaran Malhotra
Produced byAditya Chopra
Screenplay byKaran Malhotra
Ekta Pathak Malhotra
Story byAditya Chopra
StarringRanbir Kapoor
Sanjay Dutt
Vaani Kapoor
Ronit Roy
Iravati Harshe
Music byAjay-Atul
Mithoon
Production
company
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi

Filming of Shamshera started in December 2018.[3] The film had been initially wrapped up in January 2020, but during editing, some patchwork was found.[1] However the patchwork shoot was delayed owing to COVID-19 pandemic in India.[4] After some improvement in the situation, production resumed in August 2020 and shoot of Shamshera was finished by the cast.[5][6]

Cast

Production

Casting

Following Ranbir Kapoor's casting announcement along with that of the film on 6 May 2018,[1] Sanjay Dutt was confirmed to be the main villain of the film, and his casting was announced on 10 May.[7] Four days later, Vaani Kapoor's casting was announced, set to play a "desirable and sought-after travelling performer from the Indian heartland."[8] On 4 December 2018, several days after filming had commenced, Ronit Roy announced his casting on his Twitter page.[9]

Filming

Principal photography of the film began on 1 December 2018,[3] with shooting expected to wrap by mid-2019.[1] A massive fort for the film was built at Film City, Goregaon, requiring two months of preparation and the effort of nearly 300 workers.[11] Vaani Kapoor pushes her limits as an artiste as she takes professional training in Kathak for the movie.[12]

Music

This film's soundtrack is composed by Ajay Atul.

Release

The film was initially eyeing a July 2020 release, before the COVID-19 pandemic in India caused a major delay in the production of the film.[4][6]

References
  1. "Ranbir Kapoor's Shamshera to release in 2020". The Indian Express. 4 July 2018. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
  2. "Shamshera: Ranbir Kapoor to do a double role, Vaani Kapoor to play a dancer". Hindustan Times. 26 March 2019. Retrieved 26 March 2019.
  3. "Shamshera: Ranbir Kapoor, Vaani Kapoor's Film Goes on Floors". News18. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
  4. "Ranbir Kapoor-Sanjay Dutt's Shamshera gets a release date". The Statesman. 4 July 2018. Retrieved 5 December 2018.
  5. "Is Vaani Kapoor feeling lonely these days? - Times of India". The Times of India. 22 April 2020. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
  6. Lalwani, Vickey (21 July 2020). "Exclusive! Ranbir Kapoor-Sanjay Dutt's 'Shamshera' August 1 shoot cancelled". Times of India. Retrieved 31 July 2020.
  7. "Ranbir Kapoor's Shamshera gets its 'roaring villain' in Sanjay Dutt". www.hindustantimes.com. 10 May 2018. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
  8. "Vaani Kapoor joins Ranbir Kapoor in Shamshera, continues Yash Raj streak". www.hindustantimes.com. 14 May 2018. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
  9. Roy, Ronit Bose (4 December 2018). "As I start shooting for #shamshera on a magnificent set, I feel so proud to be a part of this movie , led superbly by our director @karanmalhotra21 and share the screen with #ranbirkapoor and @duttsanjay . Thank you @karanmalhotra21 and @yrf for having me in this one pic.twitter.com/3oQXsOyyXn". @RonitBoseRoy. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
  10. "Exclusive! THIS actress is playing Ranbir Kapoor's wife in Shamshera". filmfare.com.
  11. "'Shamshera': Ranbir Kapoor gets massive fort built for his period drama". 3 December 2018. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
  12. "Vaani Kapoor pushes her limits as an artiste as she takes professional training in Kathak for Shamshera". Bollywood Hungama. 25 March 2019. Retrieved 25 March 2019.
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