Subhash Ghai confirms ‘Khalnayak’ remake

Subhash Ghai will be remaking the blockbuster 1993 film ‘Khalnayak’, its been confirmed.

Refuting rumours of a sequel, Ghai told Deccan Chronicle that he had now made up his mind about remaking the 90s classic. He said, “We had a ready script for Khalnayak Returns, but we noticed that there was a huge demand for the remake of the film. Also, if we make a sequel, the original will be lost. We are now looking at a grand remake of Khalnayak.”

He added, “A good number of young stars are eager to play the role of Ballu, that Sanjay Dutt essayed in the original. I cannot name them but I am in talks with them. They are very much keen to reprise the roles from the original.”

The move follows news that he is reviving his production house, Mukta Arts with a slew of new releases. He added, “I am looking at intensifying my production base and combining it with the best of the 1,400 strong alumni from Whistling Woods; I am proud of Shashank. I want to revive the golden era of cinema where a 500-plus audience celebrates the biggest of films.”

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