Sunny Deol`s ‘Ghayal Returns’ not shelved: Director

Mumbai: Director Rahul Rawail has dismissed reports that Sunny Deol starrer ‘Ghayal Returns’ has hit a roadblock and said he is currently working on the script.

"The sequel will definitely be made. I am working on the script. I can`t talk about the film or any other details related to the project," director Rahul Rawail said.

Earlier Sunny had roped in Ashwini Chaudhury of ‘Jodi Breakers’ fame to direct ‘Ghayal Returns’. But due to some disagreements between Sunny and Ashwini, the association did not materialise.

Sunny then handed over the project to director Rahul, with whom he had worked 12 years ago in ‘Arjun Pandit’.

‘Ghayal Returns’ is a sequel to 1990 hit action film ‘Ghayal’ which had Sunny and Meenakshi Seshadri in the lead.

"Both Sunny and Rahul did not want to go ahead with the story that Ashwini had penned. So, Rahul is working on a fresh story which is different from what Ashwini had conceptualised," a source close the project said.

The sequel is likely to go on floors next year.

"Rahul had several ideas about `Ghayal Returns` and Sunny has selected one. Rahul is working on the idea. To develop a good story will take time, say about six months or so," the source added.

There was a buzz that Vidya Balan and Bipasha Basu were approached for `Ghayal Returns`.

As of now only, Sunny has been finalised for the sequel, the makers have not zeroed in on the leading lady.

"Once Rahul is done with his script then we will approach the actress," the source said.

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Sunny Deol, Amisha Patel team up again after 'Gadar'

The mood on the sets of Neeraj Pathak's Bhaiyyaji Superhitt (BS) is upbeat. Amisha Patel and Sunny Deol are in their element. Contrary to rumours of the film being shelved, it is being shot at a brisk pace.



"Why give unnecessary importance to baseless rumours! The truth will speak for itself," Amisha says nonchalantly when asked where the rumours began in the first place. Amisha has just returned from a marathon schedule of Race-2 in Turkey.

"My plate is full with lot of good work. I am looking forward to Shortcut Romeo and Race-2. There's also Desi Magic and Paradise Street being made under my home banner. The first has me in a double role, a brainwave of my partner and good friend Kunal Goomer. He is working on the script and I am sure the film will surprise all. And, of course there is Bhaiyyaji Superhitt," she smiles.

Amisha further says, "Sunny and I will be different in this film as compared what you saw of us in Gadar. What makes our combo even more interesting here is Sunny's double role in the film. I am flirting with one but am actually in love with the other. We have not resorted to slapstick humour that is so typical of double roles in a film. It also shows our innocence and vulnerability and that works in our favour as a pair."

Of Sunny, Amisha says, "His shy nature is so endearing. That is what makes him the star that he is."

According to Sunny, BS has stood its ground despite facing rough weather. "Everybody wants the film not to be made. I don't know why. But let me tell you that my fans are going to enjoy watching me in a double role," he smiles.

Director Neeraj Pathak adds, "Sunny and I just laughed when we read that the film was shelved. Our schedules have started and we don't have to prove anything to anyone."

PARAG MANIAR, TNN | Jul 2, 2012, 12.00AM IST