Shahid Kapoor’s Deva team shared their deep gratitude towards the filmmaker Subhash Ghai to celebrate his 80th birthday. Ghai had kept the Deva title for years, originally planning a grand film starring Amitabh Bachchan. He held onto it for decades, keeping it close to his heart.
As Siddharth Roy Kapur’s Deva project started coming together, the team realised it was the perfect title for their story, with Shahid Kapoor in the lead.
Subhash Ghai & Amitabh Bachchan Gave Up Deva Title On Makers’ Request
After one phone call, Ghai agreed to let go of the title but only if Amitabh Bachchan also gave his approval. Bachchan also agreed and a new Deva was born for a new generation.
Siddharth Roy Kapur shared his appreciation and said, “All of us at Roy Kapur Films and the film’s team are so honoured and grateful to Subhashji for entrusting us with the iconic title Deva. In just one call with him, he immediately agreed to relinquish the title with the blessings of Mr. Bachchan, who was also kind enough to give us the go-ahead. Deva is a title that carries immense legacy and weight, having been envisioned by Subhashji himself for a grand project with Mr. Bachchan in the late ’80s. His passing this torch to us speaks volumes about his generosity.”
He added, “The entire Deva team is doing everything possible to uphold this title’s essence and to deliver an action extravaganza that echoes the intensity and impact that Subhashji had once envisioned. Happy 80th Birthday Subhashji! We hope to make you proud.”
About The Shahid Kapoor Starrer
Deva is set to release in cinemas next week. It stars Shahid Kapoor and Pooja Hegde with Malayalam director Rosshan Andrrews making his Hindi debut. The film promises an action-packed ride full of gripping drama. Fans are already excited about Shahid Kapoor’s intense role and the on-screen chemistry between him and Pooja Hegde. Zee Studios and Roy Kapur Films have produced the film.
There’s been talk that Deva might be a remake of the 2013 Malayalam film Mumbai Police, but the makers have denied this. To keep the suspense alive, the film has three different endings shot and only a few people know which one will be the final version.
(Also read: Deva: Is Shahid Kapoor Playing A Double Role In Rosshan Andrrews’s Action Thriller? Here’s What The Insiders Reveal)
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