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===Casting===
===Casting===
The lead actor was firstly chosen to be played by [[Emraan Hashmi]], who also appeared in the original film. However, director [[Milan Luthria]] was searching for an older actor, and hence chose [[Akshay Kumar]]. Kumar is to play the role of Shoaib Khan ([[Dawood Ibrahim]]). In February 2012, it was announced that there were two male leads in the film, and the second parallel to Kumar, was signed to [[Shahid Kapoor]]. However, in March 2012, it was finalized that [[Imran Khan (actor)|Imran Khan]] was actually playing the second male lead.<ref>{{cite news| url= http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/article/79182.html| title=Imran Khan bags 'Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai 2'| date=10 March 2012}}</ref> Many female actors were considered for the female lead, including [[Illeana D'Cruz]], [[Kareena Kapoor]], [[Kangna Ranaut]], [[Sonam Kapoor]] and [[Deepika Padukone]], however in April 2012, it was reported that [[Sonakshi Sinha]] had joined the cast as the female lead.<ref>{{cite news| url= http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/sonakshi-to-star-in-once-upon-a-time-in-mumbaai-sequel/1/182691.html| title=Sonakshi to star in 'Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai' sequel| date=2 April 2012}}</ref> Later, in July 2012, [[Sonali Bendre]] was roped in to play a supporting character in the film.<ref>{{cite news| url= http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Sonali-Bendre-returns-to-films/articleshow/14600938.cms| title=Sonali Bendre returns to films| date=2 July 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| url= http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2012/jun/280612-Sonali-Bendre-to-make-her-Bollywood-return.htm| title=Sonali Bendre to make her Bollywood return?| date=28 June 2012}}</ref> In November 2012, it was announced that the film is scheduled to release on [[Eid]] 2013.<ref>{{cite news| url= http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2012/jul/030712-Sonali-Bendre-makes-a-comeback-in-films.htm| title=Sonali Bendre makes a comeback in films| date=3 July 2012}}</ref>
The lead actor was firstly chosen to be played by [[Emraan Hashmi]], who also appeared in the original film. However, director [[Milan Luthria]] was searching for an older actor, and hence chose [[Akshay Kumar]]. Kumar is to play the role of Shoaib Khan ([[Dawood Ibrahim]]). In February 2012, it was announced that there were two male leads in the film, and the second parallel to Kumar, was signed to [[Shahid Kapoor]]. However, in March 2012, it was finalized that [[Imran Khan (actor)|Imran Khan]] was actually playing the second male lead.<ref>{{cite news| url= http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/article/79182.html| title=Imran Khan bags 'Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai 2'| date=10 March 2012}}</ref> Many female actors were considered for the female lead, including [[Illeana D'Cruz]], [[Kareena Kapoor]], [[Kangna Ranaut]], [[Sonam Kapoor]] and [[Deepika Padukone]], however in April 2012, it was reported that [[Sonakshi Sinha]] had joined the cast as the female lead.<ref>{{cite news| url= http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/sonakshi-to-star-in-once-upon-a-time-in-mumbaai-sequel/1/182691.html| title=Sonakshi to star in 'Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai' sequel| date=2 April 2012}}</ref> Later, in July 2012, [[Sonali Bendre]] was roped in to play a supporting character in the film.<ref>{{cite news| url= http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Sonali-Bendre-returns-to-films/articleshow/14600938.cms| title=Sonali Bendre returns to films| date=2 July 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| url= http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2012/jun/280612-Sonali-Bendre-to-make-her-Bollywood-return.htm| title=Sonali Bendre to make her Bollywood return?| date=28 June 2012}}</ref> In November 2012, it was announced that the film is scheduled to release on [[Eid]] 2013.<ref>{{cite news| url= http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2012/jul/030712-Sonali-Bendre-makes-a-comeback-in-films.htm| title=Sonali Bendre makes a comeback in films| date=3 July 2012}}</ref> Sonakshi in an interview said"I play this young innocent girl, who comes to Mumbai to become an actress and gets caught up in this whole web. Basically the film is a love triangle between Akshay Kumar, Imran Khan and me. But what makes it interesting is the nature of the chemistry between my two relationships. The relationship I share with Akshay is very different from the one I share with Imran"<ref>http://www.indianexpress.com/news/sonakshi-to-play-a-struggling-actress-in-once-upon-.../1054057/</ref>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 20:36, 11 January 2013

Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai Again
File:Once Upon a Time in Mumbai Again.jpg
Directed byMilan Luthria
Written byRajat Arora
Produced byEkta Kapoor
Shobha Kapoor
StarringAkshay Kumar
Sonakshi Sinha
Imran Khan
Sonali Bendre
Music byPritam
Distributed byBalaji Motion Pictures
Release date
  • 8 August 2013 (2013-08-08)
[1]
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi

Once Upon a Time in Mumbai Again (also known by the abbreviated OUATIM 2) is an upcoming Bollywood crime drama film directed by Milan Luthria and produced by Ekta Kapoor and Shobha Kapoor. It is a sequel to the 2010 hit film Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai. The project features Akshay Kumar, Sonakshi Sinha, Imran Khan and Sonali Bendre in signed roles respectively. It is expected to release on 8 August 2013, on Eid.[1]

Cast

Production

Filming

The filming began in Mumbai during August 2012. Some parts have also been shot in Oman.[2]

Casting

The lead actor was firstly chosen to be played by Emraan Hashmi, who also appeared in the original film. However, director Milan Luthria was searching for an older actor, and hence chose Akshay Kumar. Kumar is to play the role of Shoaib Khan (Dawood Ibrahim). In February 2012, it was announced that there were two male leads in the film, and the second parallel to Kumar, was signed to Shahid Kapoor. However, in March 2012, it was finalized that Imran Khan was actually playing the second male lead.[3] Many female actors were considered for the female lead, including Illeana D'Cruz, Kareena Kapoor, Kangna Ranaut, Sonam Kapoor and Deepika Padukone, however in April 2012, it was reported that Sonakshi Sinha had joined the cast as the female lead.[4] Later, in July 2012, Sonali Bendre was roped in to play a supporting character in the film.[5][6] In November 2012, it was announced that the film is scheduled to release on Eid 2013.[7] Sonakshi in an interview said"I play this young innocent girl, who comes to Mumbai to become an actress and gets caught up in this whole web. Basically the film is a love triangle between Akshay Kumar, Imran Khan and me. But what makes it interesting is the nature of the chemistry between my two relationships. The relationship I share with Akshay is very different from the one I share with Imran"[8]

References

  1. ^ a b "Once Upon A Time In Mumbai Again On EID 2013". boxofficeindia. Retrieved 24 September 2011.
  2. ^ "Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai Again". Retrieved 1 September 2012.
  3. ^ "Imran Khan bags 'Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai 2'". 10 March 2012.
  4. ^ "Sonakshi to star in 'Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai' sequel". 2 April 2012.
  5. ^ "Sonali Bendre returns to films". 2 July 2012.
  6. ^ "Sonali Bendre to make her Bollywood return?". 28 June 2012.
  7. ^ "Sonali Bendre makes a comeback in films". 3 July 2012.
  8. ^ http://www.indianexpress.com/news/sonakshi-to-play-a-struggling-actress-in-once-upon-.../1054057/

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