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The return of 'Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster'

Come March and producer Rahul Mittra is all set to roll the sequel to his hit film.

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It doesn’t happen often that within six months of the film’s release, a sequel goes on floors. That’s Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster for you.

The makers of the film are already finalising the script and will soon start on the pre-production of the film.

First time producer Rahul Mittra was a happy man with the returns of Saheb… “We managed to break even soon after the release and with the way the audience lapped up every bit of the film, we knew a sequel had to be made. In fact, the open-ended finale suggested the same,” he informs. The sequel will, of course, be a continuation from where the story ended. “We will stick with the primary cast — Randeep Hooda, Mahie Gill and Jimmy Shergill. The franchise has fared quite well and these actors have been accepted in their characters,” explains Rahul, adding, “But there will be some surprise elements and we are working out the dates with some well-known actors.”

While there are filmmakers who wait for years to make a sequel, trusting the shelf life of their product, Rahul feels it’s important to hit the iron when it’s red hot. “I know I have an audience who is waiting to see what happens next in the lives of sahib, biwi and gangster. Also, from a business point of view I felt the time is right,” he states.

But the responsibility in making a sequel to a successful film is very high. “It should be such that it connects to the previous film as well as stands independently. The intrigue value too should remain intact, with a twist every five minutes,” Rahul says. While Saheb… was made in Rs4 crore, for the sequel the budget has been extended to Rs7 crore.

While the award season is under way, Saheb… missed out on key nominations for screenplay, direction or even dialogues. “We never made the film for awards. I must confess that it does feel bad at times, but the audience has been kind to us. Tigmanshu (Dhulia) has done a wonderful job of directing the film,” he signs off.

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