Mumbai : Filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker, who is known for his films like ‘Lagaan’ and ‘Jodha Akbar’, says that he waited for three long years to team up with superstar Hrithik Roshan for their next project ‘Mohenjo Daro’!
‘Mohenjo Daro’ is a period drama. The film is based on a love story set during the Indus Valley civilisation and is jointly produced by Disney and Gowariker, who is also directing the film. Talking about choosing the superstar for the role and waiting for him for his film, the filmmaker said in an interview, “It’s an individual choice, interest and ability to stay interested and keep pursuing. For me ‘Lagaan’ would have never happened without Aamir, similarly without Hrithik I could have never made ‘Jodha Akbar’.
“And also Mohan Bhargav (‘Swades’) would have never been possible without Shah Rukh Khan. The same was true for Abhishek as Surya Sen (‘Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey’). So, for me it was natural that I waited three years for Hrithik to find time,” Gowariker added.
It’s noted that the 50-year-old director has launched new actresses like Gracy Singh and Gayatri Joshi through his films. This time too Gowariker would be launching a new face, Pooja Hegde, as the female lead with Hrithik. When asked about it, he said, “The character needed a new fresh face and that’s why Pooja came in.”
‘Mohenjo Daro’ is set to go on floor in November this year. Meanwhile, buzz is that the director is busy zeroing in on the locations for the film.
