‘An evening in Paris’ with Janhvi Kapoor and Varun Dhawan in Nitesh Tiwari’s ‘Bawaal’ premiere ? --- by Chaitanya Padukone

By Chaitanya Padukone 23 Jun 2023 | Updated On 23 Jun 2023 12:45 IST in Latest News

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Janhvi Kapoor and Varun Dhawan in Nitesh Tiwari’s ‘Bawaal’ premiere (1)

Internationally acclaimed director Nitesh Tiwari’s period film Bawaal, starring Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor, will release directly on Amazon Prime Video (OTT) next month. But before it begins streaming, the Sajid Nadiadwala and Warda Nadiadwala production will reportedly have its global première at the exclusive Salle Gustave Eiffel in Paris (France). It will be the first time for an Indian movie to première at the Eiffel Tower, with the panoramic view of Paris in the backdrop. publive-image Interestingly, in the distant past legendary film-maker, Shakti Samanta had shot major portions of his romantic musical superhit movie titled An Evening in Paris ‘ (1967) starring Shammi Kapoor and Sharmila Tagore in exotic outdoor and indoor locations all over Paris city in France.

The makers’ of 'Bawaal idea is to take their film beyond the conventional Hindi cinema-viewing audiences. According to sources, many important delegates from France and other countries of Europe are expected to attend the grand 'Bawaal' international premiere event. This movie Bawaal is said to be a intense 'period' love story set against the backdrop of World War II, and the historic city Paris is of symbolic significance to the narrative. “Not only did they shoot several crucial scenes in Paris, but also treated the romantic heritage city of love like a major character in the film. Its importance is also visible in the marketing and promotional campaign that features the Eiffel Tower,” disclosed a reliable source. (An evening in Paris)

Incidentally, Nitesh Tiwari and Ashwini Iyer Tiwari who are also co-producing this commercial bio-pic ( along with Ronnie Screwvala) titled ‘Tarla’ ( on ZEE5 ) with talented star-actress Huma Qureshi playing the iconic vegetarian cuisine chef and culinary luminary are popular names in China. It may be recalled that Nitesh Tiwari directed emotional sports-drama ‘Dangal’ (2016 ) was and is a popular mega-hit in China. In fact, the movie-hero star-wrestler macho father-coach Aamir Khan was mobbed by swarms of crazy Chinese female fans when he landed in China. publive-image A collab tie-up of the movie ‘Tarla’ (ZEE5) with the Swiggy Food Festival for the launch of its trailer has been organized this late evening at Dublin Square Market Phoenix Shopping Mall at Kurla (Mumbai central suburbs).