Shiv Shastri Balboa: Anupam Kher unveiled the trailer of his upcoming film with Neena Gupta, In the over two-minute-long video, Anupam is introduced not as a boxer but as one who trains him. Anupam shared the trailer on his YouTube channel with the caption, “Presenting the official trailer of Shiv Shastri Balboa!” Directed by Ajayan Venugopalan, the film also stars Jugal Hansraj, Nargis Fakhri and Sharib Hashmi in pivotal roles. It is set to hit the theaters on February 10, 2023.
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The plot of Anupam Kher’s film revolves around its central character Shiv Shastri, who is retired from India and a huge fan of the movie Rocky. He moves to the USA and ends up on an unexpected road trip through the American heartland that teaches that it’s never too old to reinvent yourself.
The trailer introduces Anupam not as a boxer but as a man who trains boxers who won gold medals. After meeting his son in USA and realizing that his grandson has no idea about Rocky, he feels bad. As events unfold, Anupam meets Neena Gupta’s character, who wants to visit India as she has not been home for eight years. Shiva decides to help her and they go on a trip during which Nina’s passport and belongings are lost. Then they meet Sharib Hashmi, the owner of a convenience store and start working in a petrol pump.
Talking about the film, Anupam Kher said, “It’s a very special film for me. Shiv Shastri Balboa challenges my mental space, but also my physical space. It’s important to make films that challenge, Me and Neena Gupta have worked for a year. Hard work stays with you, stardom comes and goes.”
Directed by Ajay Venugopalan, the film is produced by Kishore Varith. It has been opposed by UFI Motion Pictures, Anupam Kher Studios and Tarun Rathi. Talking about the film, director Ajayan Venugopal said, “It was a very small crew. It was like a family with hardly 40 people in the crew. We had a lot of fun while filming it… It was a long film.” It’s been a journey and we are very excited.
Nargis Fakhri further added, “It was a great advantage and I am fortunate to be a part of the film. I enjoyed playing my character and it was a very interesting role. I enjoyed the role whether it was big or small.” And Anupam always helps me.” like my teacher.”
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