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This is an archive article published on June 9, 2010
Step It Up
It is Saroj Khans unwillingness to retire from the industry altogether that has made her consider film direction.
Written by DIPTI NAGPAUL DSOUZA
June 9, 2010 03:32 AM IST
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It is Saroj Khans unwillingness to retire from the industry altogether that has made her consider film direction. I know that it is a matter of few years before I have to give up choreography,but I am not yet ready to give up the film industry. I have been a technical person throughout my career and the role of director suits me best, says the 62-year-old.
The veteran choreographer is making her filmmaking debut with a thriller-drama. The script is being worked on by scriptwriter Robin Bhatt and writer and comedian Kader Khan,who has been living in Canada for the past few years. The film,untitled as of now,will go on the floors in October. Though the cast is not finalised yet,the producers are in talks with Preity Zinta for a prominent role. The movie will have two lead male actors one will be a newcomer.
Almost a year ago,Khan had announced her directorial debut with Eros,for a film titled Sati in which Priyanka Chopra was suppose to play the lead. Priyanka was committed to UTV for three films and the project got postponed, explains Khan.
The new film will be shot extensively in the UK and Australia. Kader Khan will return as an actor for sure, adds Khan. The music will be composed by Rajesh Roshan,says Rajiv Mehrotra of Cut To The Chase Productions,which is producing the film.
One naturally expects Khan to debut with a musical,but she says,A musical is what people expect from me,but a thriller poses a challenge and I took it up because I want to prove myself, she asserts.
Currently shooting for Colors dance talent hunt television show Chak Dhoom Dhoom as a judge,Khan insists that a step towards filmmaking will not mark the end to her career as a choreographer. That is my first love and will always remain so, says she.
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