Shamshera

Shamshera (transl. Sword) is an upcoming Indian Hindi-language period action drama film Produced by Yash Raj Films and directed by Karan Malhotra, the film stars Ranbir Kapoor with Vaani Kapoor and Sanjay Dutt portraying the antagonist.[2]

Shamshera
Promotional poster
Directed byKaran Malhotra
Produced byAditya Chopra
StarringRanbir Kapoor
Sanjay Dutt
Vaani Kapoor
Music byAjay-Atul
Mithoon
Production
company
Release date
  • 18 March 2022 (2022-03-18)[1]
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi

Filming of Shamshera began in December 2018[3] and had initially wrapped in January 2020.[4] The studio needed additional footage,[5] but filming was delayed because of the COVID-19 pandemic in India.[6] Production resumed in August 2020 and filming was completed.[5] It is scheduled to release theatrically on 18 March 2022.[1]

Cast

Production

Casting

Following Ranbir Kapoor's casting announcement along with that of the film on 6 May 2018,[7] Sanjay Dutt was confirmed to be the main villain of the film, and his casting was announced on 10 May.[8] Four days later, Vaani Kapoor's casting was announced, set to play a "desirable and sought-after travelling performer from the Indian heartland."[9]

Filming

Principal photography of the film began on 1 December 2018,[3] with shooting expected to wrap by mid-2019.[7] A massive fort for the film was built at Film City, Goregaon, requiring two months of preparation and the effort of nearly 300 workers.[10] Vaani Kapoor pushes her limits as an artiste as she takes professional training in Kathak for the movie.[11]

Release

Shamshera was initially slated to release in worldwide cinemas on 31 July 2020, coinciding with Bakra Eid.[6] However, the COVID-19 pandemic in India caused major delay in its incomplete filming, VFX work and post-production.[5] On 17 February 2021, a new release date of 25 June 2021 was announced but later it was postponed again.[12] It is scheduled to release theatrically on 18 March 2022.[1]

References
  1. "BREAKING: Yash Raj Films announces theatrical release dates for Bunty Aur Babli 2, Prithviraj, Jayeshbhai Jordaar and Shamshera!". Bollywood Hungama. 26 September 2021. Retrieved 26 September 2021.
  2. "Shamshera: Ranbir Kapoor to do a double role, Vaani Kapoor to play a dancer". Hindustan Times. 26 March 2019. Retrieved 26 March 2019.
  3. "Shamshera: Ranbir Kapoor, Vaani Kapoor's Film Goes on Floors". News18. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
  4. "Is Vaani Kapoor feeling lonely these days? - Times of India". The Times of India. 22 April 2020. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
  5. Lalwani, Vickey (21 July 2020). "Exclusive! Ranbir Kapoor-Sanjay Dutt's 'Shamshera' August 1 shoot cancelled". Times of India. Retrieved 31 July 2020.
  6. "Ranbir Kapoor-Sanjay Dutt's Shamshera gets a release date". The Statesman. 4 July 2018. Retrieved 5 December 2018.
  7. "Ranbir Kapoor's Shamshera to release in 2020". The Indian Express. 4 July 2018. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
  8. "Ranbir Kapoor's Shamshera gets its 'roaring villain' in Sanjay Dutt". www.hindustantimes.com. 10 May 2018. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
  9. "Vaani Kapoor joins Ranbir Kapoor in Shamshera, continues Yash Raj streak". www.hindustantimes.com. 14 May 2018. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
  10. "'Shamshera': Ranbir Kapoor gets massive fort built for his period drama". 3 December 2018. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
  11. "Vaani Kapoor pushes her limits as an artiste as she takes professional training in Kathak for Shamshera". Bollywood Hungama. 25 March 2019. Retrieved 25 March 2019.
  12. "BREAKING: Yash Raj Films unveils release dates of its forthcoming films!". Bollywood Hungama. 17 February 2021. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
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