'Salaam Venky': Kajol, Revathy kickstart shooting for first film together
What's the story
In October last year, we learned Bollywood actor Kajol will collaborate with ace actor-filmmaker Revathy on a film for the first time. And, on Friday, the film's team kickstarted their first shooting schedule, as per two photos shared by Kajol on social media. The film—previously titled The Last Hurrah—will now be called Salaam Venky. Details about the rest of the cast aren't known yet.
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Why does this story matter?
Revathy is well known for her directorial skills. Right from National Film Award-winning Mitr, My Friend to social drama Phir Milenge, all her creations have delivered strong messages with a powerful female character at the center. Kajol, on the other hand, is a powerhouse artist. Barring a few, she has impressed us with most of her performances. So, their collaboration is surely worth it.
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Today we begin the journey of a story that needed to be told, a path that had to be taken and a life that had to be celebrated. We can’t wait to share this unbelievably true story of #SalaamVenky with you❤️#Revathy @isinghsuraj @Shra2309 @BliveProd @Take23Studios #varshakukreja pic.twitter.com/dW93VYgVOc
— Kajol (@itsKajolD) February 11, 2022
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'Can't wait to share this unbelievably true story': Kajol
Sharing the photos, Kajol wrote, "Today we begin the journey of a story that needed to be told, a path that had to be taken and a life that had to be celebrated. We can't wait to share this unbelievably true story of #SalaamVenky with you." Suuraj Sinngh, Shraddha Agrawal, and Varsha Kukreja, under Blive Productions and Take 23 Studios, are producing the venture.
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What else do we know of the film?
Reportedly, the story of Salaam Venky revolves around "an exemplary mother, Sujata, who battled the most challenging situations one can ever face with a smile." It has been written by Sammeer Arora. Speaking about the project, Kajol had said earlier, "When I heard the story, I could instantly connect with Sujata. I thought her journey was incredibly inspiring. It deserves to be shared."
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Here's what Revathy said about the film
"Sujata's journey in [Salaam Venky] is extremely close to my heart. It's not only relatable but also inspiring. When Suuraj, Shraddha, and I were discussing this film, Kajol was the first person who came to our mind," Revathy said earlier. Meanwhile, on the work front, Kajol's OTT debut, Tribhanga, was received well by critics and viewers. The film was directed by Renuka Shahane.