There was a lot of excitement around the news that the ever-energetic Anil Kapoor was set to star in a cross-cultural romance directed by the acclaimed Ritesh Batra, the man behind the classic film The Lunchbox. The project was even more special as it was supposed to feature international star Julie Delpy. However, it seems fans will have to wait longer, as the film has now been put on hold.
Scheduling Conflicts Play Spoilsport
According to sources, the talks between Anil Kapoor and Ritesh Batra have unfortunately fallen through, and the reason is a classic industry problem: scheduling conflicts. Both the actor and director were reportedly very excited to work together for the first time, but they couldn’t align their schedules to take the film on floors.
A source close to the project revealed that Ritesh Batra was hoping to start shooting by the end of September. However, Anil Kapoor’s dates were not available during that period. Rather than compromising on any aspect of the story or casting, the director has decided to hit the pause button on the project for now. It seems he would prefer to wait for the right time than rush the film.
What Is Ritesh Batra Working On Now?
With his romance film on the back burner, Ritesh Batra has already moved on to his next project. He is now completely focused on a Netflix series titled ‘Unaccustomed Earth’. The series is an adaptation of the famous book by acclaimed author Jhumpa Lahiri and will star actress Freida Pinto in the lead.
Batra will be directing two episodes of the show and will also serve as an executive producer. The story is about a homemaker who meets a long-lost love, a theme that is perfect for a director like Ritesh Batra, who is known for his sensitive and touching love stories. He is reportedly fully invested in bringing Lahiri’s beautiful story to life on screen.
About The Untitled Romance Film
The now-delayed project is a cross-cultural romance film set to be directed by Ritesh Batra. The film was announced with a powerful leading pair of Bollywood veteran Anil Kapoor and Hollywood actress Julie Delpy, famous for the ‘Before’ trilogy. The project generated significant buzz for its interesting premise and unique casting.
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