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Post Rangoon’s debacle, it seems like Vishal Bhardwaj will soon be turning back to his literary ways. After giving hits like Maqbool, Omkara and Haider (all adaptations), reports are that the ace director is planning to adapt another Shakespearean drama.
Having tried his hands at the playwright’s tragedies, the 51-year-old filmmaker will apparently be adapting a comedy this time.
Reportedly, Bhardwaj will be working on Twelfth Night, a 17th-century comedy drama by Shakespeare.
A leading daily quoted a source as saying, “The National Award winning director has his eyes on Twelfth Night, a comedy written by Shakespeare in the 17th century. The play is still a favourite amongst literature lovers.”
“The story is still under process and Vishal will surely add some Bollywood flavour to it,” the source added.
Bhardwaj’s earlier adaptations from the bard include Haider (2014) from Hamlet, Omkara (2006) from Othello and Maqbool (2003) from Macbeth.
Let’s hope the Shakespearean magic works again for the talented director!
Meanwhile, his latest directorial venture, Rangoon, has fallen flat at the box office. Despite some rave reviews, the historical drama hasn’t been able to drive audiences at the ticket window.
The flick starring Shahid Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan and Kangana Ranaut is set against the turmoil of World War II and depicts romance during hard times.
Portraying Kangana as stuntwoman Julia, Shahid as Jemadar Nawab Malik- a soldier and Saif as Rustom Russi Billimoria-a known producer, the film has only managed to earn Rs 19.40 crore inclusive of its eighth-day earnings.
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