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Fans want the 2007 film Awarapan re-released. Shriya Saran is excited, and producer Mukesh Bhatt confirmed discussions, but nothing is decided yet.
The film released in 2007.
In light of recent trends where classic films like Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani are being re-released in theaters, fans have demanded to see Emraan Hashmi and Shriya Saran-starrer Awarapan return to the big screen. The film, a 2007 action-crime thriller directed by Mohit Suri, featured Emraan as Shivam, a loyal enforcer for a crime boss, and Shriya as Aaliyah, a devout Muslim woman who deeply influences his life. Shriya Saran’s portrayal of Aaliyah was widely appreciated by the critics for its depth and grace.
Earlier today, a report stated that Awarapan may once again hit the theatres soon. In an exclusive interview with News18 Showsha, Shriya Saran expressed her excitement for the re-release, saying that she would love for new audiences to experience the film’s timeless story and characters. “That’s an amazing news [if it happens]. I would love for that to happen. I think the film was way beyond it’s time. I also feel that it will work better now,” she said.
Meanwhile, Speaking exclusively to News18 Showsha, producer Mukesh Bhatt said that nothing on the re-release front is fixed yet. “Oh my god (laughs)! There’s an avalanche of this news coming to me from different nook and corner. Yes, it’s true that people are approaching me. But I believe in a marketing fundamental that don’t give them what you have but what they want. I feel like the terrain is asking me for the re-release of these lovely movies, which have been big successes. I want to discuss it with my team and see what we can do,” he said.
He continued, “Nothing is fixed yet. We’re still in the process of discussion. I’ve been receiving so many enquiries about Jannat and Awarapan because of the success of Sanam Teri Kasam. My music has in these films has also been a big hit. Let me see what are the options and what I can do! But at the moment, to be very honest, nothing is fixed.”
