Abhishek Varman's multi-starrer film 'Kalank' to release in April 2019
(PTI desk)
Abhishek Varman's "Kalank", featuring an ensemble cast of Sonakshi Sinha, Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan, and Aditya Roy Kapur will release on April 19 next year. The epic drama is set in the 1940s and also features Madhuri Dixit and Sanjay Dutt. Karan Johar and his father Yash Johar had first thought about making the film 15 years ago. Here's more.
Kalank has been an emotional journey for me: Karan Johar
The film is expected to go on floors by this month. "'Kalank' has been an emotional journey for me! A germ of an idea that I had nearly 15 years ago... A film that was in a pre-production stage helmed by my father," said Karan.
Proud to pass it onto extremely capable director: Karan
"I am now proud to pass it onto the extremely capable and visionary hands of our director Abhishek Varman! A beautifully structured story by Shibani Bathija and an exceptionally fluid narrative and screenplay by Abhishek," Karan said in a statement. He also tweeted about the film with its poster. The film marks the collaboration of Fox Star Studios, Dharma Productions, and Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment.
Happy to be back with the team: Sajid Nadiadwala
"This multi-starrer with a story will cross all borders, under the capable direction of Abhishek Varman. It (will) be historic in the true sense of the word. I am genuinely happy to be back with the team Fox Star and Karan Johar!!" Sajid Nadiadwala said.
