Ranbir Kapoor congratulates Pakistan film industry for The Legend Of Maula Jatt, agrees to work with Pakistani crew: “No boundaries for artistes”
Written by Sneh Chaudhry on December 11, 2022
Ranbir Kapoor stepped out for his first international event after becoming a father. The actor attended the ongoing Red Sea International Film Festival in Saudi Arabia, where he received the Variety International Vanguard Actor Award. Over there, he praised the Pakistani blockbuster The Legend Of Maula Jatt starring Fawad Khan and Mahira Khan. He also said that there are no boundaries when it comes to art.
During a conversation, an audience member asked Ranbir Kapoor, “Now we have a platform like Saudi Arabia where we can jointly do films, I would love to sign you for a film. Would you be willing to work with the Pakistani team along with your team in Saudi Arabia?”
To which, the Brahmastra actor replied by saying that he would love to work on a project like this and congratulated the film industry of Pakistan for the success of The Legend of Maula Jatt. Ranbir said, “Of course sir. I think there are no boundaries for artistes, especially for arts. Many congratulations to the Pakistan film industry for (The Legend Of) Maula Jatt. It is one of the biggest hits that we have seen in the last few years. Of course, I would love to.”
Featuring Fawad as Maula Jatt and Mahira as Mukkho, the Punjabi-language film is a remake of the 1979 classic Maula Jatt. This marks Fawad and Mahira’s second stint after their 2014 drama, Humsafar. The film is from the times when the legends were written in soil with blood and a hero was born. Maula Jatt, a fierce prizefighter with a tortured past, seeks vengeance against his arch nemesis Noori Natt, the most feared warrior in the land of Punjab. Loyalties are challenged and families are torn apart in this epic tale of truth, honour and justice. The film is Pakistan’s biggest movie to date.
The film also features Hamza Ali Abbasi as Noori Natt, Humaima Malik as Daro, Faris Shafi as Mooda and Gohar Rasheed as Makha. It is produced by Ammara Hikmat’s Encyclomedia and Lashari Films. The film also stars Mirza Gohar Rasheed, Faris Shafi, Ali Azmat, Nayyer Ejaz, Shafqat Cheema, Raheela Agha, Zia Khan, and Saima Baloch. The movie was released in theatres on October 13 and is reportedly releasing in India on December 23.
On the work front, Ranbir Kapoor will next star in Luv Ranjan’s yet-untitled film with Shraddha Kapoor, which is scheduled for Holi 2023 release. He also has Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Animal in 2023 as well.
