If one is inspired by a movie, its rights should be bought to make one’s own version, actor Ajay Devgn suggests, adding this is akin to paying a tribute to that work.
Hrishikesh Mukherjee’s Gol Maal inspires his forthcoming film Bol Bachchan, which he co-produces with Shree Ashtavinayak Cine Vision Ltd.
“A lot of people told us that we didn’t need to buy the rights. But ideally, if a film inspires you, you need to buy the rights. It is just ethical. It is like giving a tribute,” Devgn said.
Directed by Rohit Shetty, Bol Bachchan is an action comedy. While Amol Palekar, Bindiya Goswami and Utpal Dutt featured in the 1979 hit film, the modern version will see Devgn along with Abhishek Bachchan and Asin Thottumkal.
Devgn plays landlord Prithviraj Raghuvanshi, who loves to talk in English but does not know the language. His lack of knowledge adds to the comic flavour in the film.
“My character is of a wrestler. He is practically what you call a ‘zamindaar’ [feudal lord] of the town. He loves to speak in English and likes to believe that he knows English really well. But he doesn’t speak it well. People are scared of him, so no one tells him that,” he added.
Talking about the box-office performance of Bol Bachchan, Devgn said he is confident that people will like it. “I think Bol Bachchan has shaped up well and whatever the audience wants, they will get to see in the film.
“I think it’s a complete entertainer. The movie will make you laugh, plus the action is also good. People will like it.”
