Thursday, June 12, 2008
Bachchan family stars in "Enron" drama ‘Sarkar Raj'
‘Sarkar Raj', a film on a shrewd businesswoman's plan to build a power plant caught up in development politics, is drawing comparisons with the controversy behind the failed Indian project of U.S. utilities giant Enron.
Director Ram Gopal Varma, however, said Enron did not inspire ‘Sarkar Raj' which was released on June 6.
"There is politics, but it's not entirely a political film," he said. "When you make a realistic film, there is bound to be some reference point in existing characters and the existing issue."
‘Sarkar Raj', billed as a sequel to ‘Sarkar' released three years ago, picks up on the life of Subhash Nagre, a charismatic, grey-haired leader played by Amitabh Bachchan is not in government but wields enormous influence through an army of die-hard followers.
Not much in the film's Mumbai moves without the consent of Nagre, a figure shrouded in a God father-like mystique. He is approached by the London-based CEO of a power firm, who realizes his blessings are vital to setting up the plant.
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Director Ram Gopal Varma, however, said Enron did not inspire ‘Sarkar Raj' which was released on June 6.
"There is politics, but it's not entirely a political film," he said. "When you make a realistic film, there is bound to be some reference point in existing characters and the existing issue."
‘Sarkar Raj', billed as a sequel to ‘Sarkar' released three years ago, picks up on the life of Subhash Nagre, a charismatic, grey-haired leader played by Amitabh Bachchan is not in government but wields enormous influence through an army of die-hard followers.
Not much in the film's Mumbai moves without the consent of Nagre, a figure shrouded in a God father-like mystique. He is approached by the London-based CEO of a power firm, who realizes his blessings are vital to setting up the plant.
To read the full article, click here...
To read the ePaper, visit: http://www.newsindia-times.com
Labels: Bachchan family stars, Bollywood actress, drama, Enron, Famous Bollywood stars, Ram Gopal Verma, Sarkar Raj
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