Director of 'Mitron' on the talked-about link with PM Modi
Director Nitin Kakkar, best known for 'Filmistaan', says his next directorial 'Mitron' has nothing to do with PM Narendra Modi. It was the PM who made 'Mitron' popular in his public addresses. "Our film is set in Gujarat, so the costumes, sets, dialogues are led by the backdrop, similarly friends in Gujarati are called 'mitra' or 'mitron', so the title," he said. Here's more.
No intentions to get cheap publicity: Kakkar
"It has nothing to do with Narendra Modi, we completely love and respect the chair he holds and have no intentions to get cheap publicity whatsoever. He does use it (word) often but then he is from Gujarat too," Nitin said in an interview.
'Mitron' is a remake of a Telugu film 'Pelli Choopulu'
The film is a remake of Telugu film 'Pelli Choopulu' and the national award-winning director felt it was a great offer to helm the Hindi version. "When you pick up something that is already made, it becomes a fresh script again as you set it in a different world. Culturally, things do change but characters somewhere remain the same," Nitin said.
No formula to make a safe film: Nitin
Usually, remakes are considered a safe bet from the business point of view, but Nitin says there is no formula to make a safe film. "One shouldn't make a film because it's safe, one should make a film if the script excites you...and not have a fear to fail. Nothing can guarantee success, one can only work hard and hope it works," he said.
Watch 'Mitron' at your nearest theaters on September 14
The film stars Jackky Bhagnani and Kritika Kamra in the lead and is slated to be released on September 14.
