Monday, October 22, 2012

Salman and Govinda on the chase with ‘Tom and Jerry’






















Mumbai,   Salman and Govinda were last seen saying ‘Do you wanna partner?’ to each other in the 2007 comedy flick ‘Partner’ directed by David Dhawan. The film went on to be a blockbuster and it resurrected Govinda’s career in Bollywood once again. Soon after the film was a success, there was news that a sequel of ‘Partner’ would soon be on the floors. The audience waited…….and waited!
 
After four years, David Dhawan is back in news with the script of ‘Partner-2’ that will now be called ‘Tom and Jerry’. Under the banner of Sohail Khan Productions and K Sera Sera, ‘Tom and Jerry’ is ready for a make. In an interview, director David Dhawan revealed that in the sequel, Salman and Govinda would be seen fighting against each other for winning their lady loves. This chase that would be the theme of the film inspired the new title. Needless to mention that Sallu miyan would be ‘Tom’ and Chi Chi bhaiya would be the ohh so cute ‘Jerry’. Lara Dutta would also be a part of the sequel.
 
Salman and Katrina’s ‘not so good’ relationship seems to have taken a toll over Kat’s role in the film. According to sources, Katrina look alike Zarine Khan would be a part of ‘Tom and Jerry’ now. She would be playing the role of Bhaskar’s (Govinda) sister in the film. Zarine Khan is a model turned actress who debuted in Bollywood with the Salman starrer Veer in 2010.  
 
‘Partner’ released in 2007 and revolved around the story of love guru Salman and his ‘disciple’ Bhaskar (played by Govinda). Lara Dutta essayed the role of Naina, Salman’s lady love while Bhaskar falls in love with his boss, Priya Jaisingh (played by Katrina Kaif). This comedy film had great performances by the stars and was illustrated with feet-tapping music by Sajid-Wajid. Songs like ‘Do you wanna partner’ and ‘Soni de nakhre’ topped the charts that year. The film was shot in picturesque locations of Thailand and managed to earn gross revenue of 103 crores.
 
According to recent reports, Sanjay Dutt would be the third man in ‘Tom and Jerry’. He would be seen in the role of a kind hearted villain who adds to the comic situations in the film. Sanjay has worked with David Dhawan in films like Chal mere bhai, Jodi no 1, Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahi and Ek aur Ek gyrah. The director looks excited about the laugh riot that the three stars would be able to generate on screen. The sequel has been penned down by Sanjay Chhel and is expected to go on the floors by June this year. It is slated for a mid year release in 2012.
 
Dhawan has immense confidence on Govinda’s talents and reassures that ‘Tom and Jerry’ would be able to recreate the Govinda magic. We may or may not agree to this but surely hope that the sequel proves to be a paisa wasool entertainer and the audience has a great time watching the film.

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