As part of their strategic alliance with filmmaker Vashu Bhagnani's Puja Entertainment, Eros International is going to remake the three big 90s films --Hero No 1, Coolie No 1 andBiwi No 1.
Remaking the comedy series, more popularly known as the No. 1 series, is just one of the projects lined up to come out of the Eros International - Puja Entertainment partnership.
While the makers are planning new projects, the 1998 hit comedy, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, featuring Amitabh Bachchan and Govinda, will also remade.
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This joint venture is a result of Eros International Media Limited acquiring 50% of stake in the veteran producer, Vashu Bhagnani's film company -- Puja Entertainment & Films Ltd.
The deal has also given Eros an access to the company's vast film library that includes films like -- Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein, F.A.L.T.U. and Welcome To Karachi among others.
Confirming the news, trade analyst and film critic Taran Adarsh took to Twitters and posted:
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Eros acquires 50% stake in Vashu Bhagnani's Puja Entertainment & Films Ltd. Hits like #HeroNo1, #CoolieNo1 and #BiwiNo1 to be remade...
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) June 20, 2016
Eros-Vashu Bhagnani deal will also allow Eros access to Puja Entertainment’s vast library of films. New projects are in the pipeline too.
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) June 20, 2016
Considering most of these films featured the commercial stars like Govinda and Salman Khan, the news of remaking these films brings a question mark on their casting.
And the very first name that comes to mind is Varun Dhawan.
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Varun Dhawan in a still from Main Tera Hero (a movie still)The actor's mannerisms and quirky screen presence are the best suitable for the remake of films like Hero No. 1 and Coolie No. 1. Do you second that?
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