After trying his luck in acting and not being very successful, Jugal Hansraj, now will be directing an animated film. The movie will be under the banner of Yash Raj Films in collaboration with Walt Disney Studios. This alliance will be working on many more projects in India. The first film to be co-produced in this alliance will be ‘Roadside Romeo’, set to release in 2008. The voices in the movie will be given by several celebrities including Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor & Javed jaaferi. The film will be produced by Aditya Chopra and, written and directed by Jugal Hansraj.
Yash Chopra said, “When YRF decided to venture into the animation space, we felt that an alliance with Disney Studios, the leader in animation, represented the coming together of not just two organizations, but the teaming up of like-minded individuals committed to creating excellent products. Both companies not on
ly have a common quest for excellence but also the same culture and traditions”.
While Dick Cook, Chairman of Walt Disney Studios, said, “Yash Chopra and Aditya Chopra have proven themselves to be true visionaries and leaders in the Indian entertainment industry and have excelled in everything they have done. Animation is a new and rapidly expanding area in India, and the collaboration between Disney and YRF will bring the very best in story-telling and cutting edge technology together as we make wonderful films that appeal to the entire family”.
Well everyone in the unit is working keenly for the project only time will tell how long Jugal Hansraj’s Diection stint will be.
Saif Ali Khan is trying to give opportunities to foreign actresses in his films these days. It is very common with Amir Khan doing this, and now its Saif’s turn. The forthcoming movie of Saif Ali Khan will feature Florence Brudenell Bruce,a British Model & actress. Bruce will play Saif’s girlfriend in the movie, which will also star Deepika Podukone.
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