Rani Mukerji Saif Ali Khan on recreating magic of Bunty Aur Babli They crave the thrill
Mumbai Oct 23 PTI As Rani Mukerji and Saif Ali Khan bring back the con-artist duo of Rakesh Trivedi and Vimmi Saluja aka Bunty and Babli the two actors gave a glimpse at the two characters journeys in the upcoming sequelIt was Mukerji and Abhishek Bachchan who had dazzled the audiences with their performances as the titular duo in the 2005 Shaad Ali-directed film Bunty Aur BabliThe movie turned out to be a blockbuster and people took an instant liking to the affable con-artist duoIn the sequel directed by Varun V Sharma Bachchan has been replaced by Khan opposite MukerjiTalking about her character Mukerji said the sequel will see Babli as the Fashion Queen of FursatgunjVimmy is bored being just a housewife in a small town She knows she is talented she is the OG Babli a smart woman who pulled off incredible cons Though she is happy in her marriage she craves more she craves the thrill and being the centre of attention She was always into fashion and so she decides to pursue that the 43-year-old actor said in a statementHer fashion choices are loud colourful and happy because thats what her personality is and I must say she relishes the fact that people in Fursatgunj look up to her People in this village are not exposed to fashion at all and Babli becomes the Fashion Queen of Fursatgunj she addedKhan who is new to the franchise said the sequel will see his character as a family manHe has settled down He is endearing his struggles are real He was a legend and now he is a nobody He craves to be known and thats what makes him disappointed about how his life has shaped up He wants to feel important Khan saidThe 51-year-old actor said his character craves the adrenaline rush he felt while pulling off incredible cons across IndiaNot a day goes by without Rakesh missing the thrill he felt when he was the legendary conman Bunty Though he has kept his identity a secret and enjoys his marriage with Vimmy he misses the action misses strategising for cons that became the talk of the nation Suppressing who he truly is and wants to be impacts his health he addedKhan said working on Bunty Aur Babli 2 was a challenge as he had to put on weight for the role of Rakesh and then lose it quickly for another projectI had to put on several kilos and then lose it quickly because of my packed shooting schedule Now when I look back Im glad I went through the process because Rakesh aka the OG Bunty looks believable in the film Khan saidThe family entertainer will also feature actors Siddhant Chaturvedi and Sharvari as the new con-couple Bunty Aur BabliThe makers will unveil the trailer of Bunty aur Babli 2 on MondayThe movie is set to release worldwide on November 19 PTI KKP RB SHD
Mumbai Oct 23 PTI As Rani Mukerji and Saif Ali Khan bring back the con-artist duo of Rakesh Trivedi and Vimmi Saluja aka Bunty and Babli the two actors gave a glimpse at the two characters journeys in the upcoming sequelIt was Mukerji and Abhishek Bachchan who had dazzled the audiences with their performances as the titular duo in the 2005 Shaad Ali-directed film Bunty Aur BabliThe movie turned out to be a blockbuster and people took an instant liking to the affable con-artist duoIn the sequel directed by Varun V Sharma Bachchan has been replaced by Khan opposite MukerjiTalking about her character Mukerji said the sequel will see Babli as the Fashion Queen of FursatgunjVimmy is bored being just a housewife in a small town She knows she is talented she is the OG Babli a smart woman who pulled off incredible cons Though she is happy in her marriage she craves more she craves the thrill and being the centre of attention She was always into fashion and so she decides to pursue that the 43-year-old actor said in a statementHer fashion choices are loud colourful and happy because thats what her personality is and I must say she relishes the fact that people in Fursatgunj look up to her People in this village are not exposed to fashion at all and Babli becomes the Fashion Queen of Fursatgunj she addedKhan who is new to the franchise said the sequel will see his character as a family manHe has settled down He is endearing his struggles are real He was a legend and now he is a nobody He craves to be known and thats what makes him disappointed about how his life has shaped up He wants to feel important Khan saidThe 51-year-old actor said his character craves the adrenaline rush he felt while pulling off incredible cons across IndiaNot a day goes by without Rakesh missing the thrill he felt when he was the legendary conman Bunty Though he has kept his identity a secret and enjoys his marriage with Vimmy he misses the action misses strategising for cons that became the talk of the nation Suppressing who he truly is and wants to be impacts his health he addedKhan said working on Bunty Aur Babli 2 was a challenge as he had to put on weight for the role of Rakesh and then lose it quickly for another projectI had to put on several kilos and then lose it quickly because of my packed shooting schedule Now when I look back Im glad I went through the process because Rakesh aka the OG Bunty looks believable in the film Khan saidThe family entertainer will also feature actors Siddhant Chaturvedi and Sharvari as the new con-couple Bunty Aur BabliThe makers will unveil the trailer of Bunty aur Babli 2 on MondayThe movie is set to release worldwide on November 19 PTI KKP RB SHD
