Another Akshaye movie rumour

Though Samir Karnik is providing final touches to Heroes starring Salman Khan, Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol and Preity Zinta, the director has been signed by Halla Bol producer Abdol Siddiqui for his next.

Hawayein remake

According to a source, “The makers have already got a bunch of actors to feature in the film. Bobby Deol, Akshaye Khanna, Amrita Rao, Soha Ali Khan, Sunil Shetty, Dino Morea, Tabu and Vatsal Seth have been cast. The makers plan to add a few more later.”

It is learnt that the film has the 1984 anti-Sikh riots in the in the aftermath of Indira Gandhi’s assassination as the backdrop. The plot revolves around four couples who are caught in the crossfire.

Adds the source, “It is inspired by Ammtoje Mann’s Hawayein (2003). The film dealt with a sensitive subject but due to the lack of stars, it did not do well. The makers feel that bigger names can make the subject come alive again.”

Strangely, Karnik denies being a part of the project. He says, “I haven’t been approached by the producer and nor have we got any actors on board.

I am busy with the post-production of Heroes and I will then make a film for Sunny Deol’s home production and one for Zee Films. The producer is merely using my name to build his brand.”

However, Siddiqui insists, “I have signed Samir for the project which we will roll soon. The story is also in place.”

The source further adds, “Samir Karnik has also been issued a signing amount.”

(Mid-Day)