Is a Sanjay Dutt Biopic needed? - Page 3

Originally posted by: A_la_mode

No I didn't say that biopics about controversial characters should not be made. Raju could make a movie loosely based on Sanjay Dutt story & I have no objection to it. But I will question his credibility if he ends up making a so called biopic by being selective about what part he wishes to tell. Ofcourse I could be wrong & Hirani might come up with a very honest story but then I doublt he will show Sanjay accepting his crime. He might as well skip that part or show Sanjay's side of the story which will throw new questions on the conviction which will question the motive behind the timing of the movies. Too many controversies IMO. I think Raju should just shelve this for now.

Well, you're free to do that. Just like people can question why did they show Milkha breaking world record in BMB when he didn't. That's the liberty of making a film compared to documentary. Director is telling his version only and people can come to their own conclusions. I don't think people are that gullible that their perception changes after watching a movie. If a brilliant director projects Rahul Gandhi as some mass hero, they might still watch the movie but won't change their perception about him.

I don't know if its been done in Hindi, but there's a Malayalm film called Vadakkan Veeragatha. Its based on an historical character who's known for treachery. But MT, a brilliant writer rewrote his story and portrayed him as a hero. Mammotty won National Award and it is considered one of the classics in Malayalam cinema. Everyone is glad such a film is made and enjoy it rather than worry about the creative liberty he took. If Hirani's film turns out to be good, great for everyone. Else he'll get bashed for making a poor film. Sanju's story should perceived differently rather than believing a fiction. Court punished him and that won't change with a film.

Originally posted by: NailClipper

I still think this is Priya and Manyata's PR. They probably requested Hirani and Ranbir (both are Sanju's good friends) to play along. Just like a few directors announce their movie with Sallu Bhai, so that later they can get a big production house to bankroll it and get a good budget while making the movie with a rising star.

Ofcourse its needed! What other medium could they use to clear Sanjay's name? This is going to a tool for them to make Sanjay look liked a mahaan person.

Originally posted by: NalayakShaitaan

You mean like the Anand L Rai movie with Salman (and now probably Ranveer)?

But would Hirani need to do that?Established actors would fight to work with him as it stands now and I guess so would Production Houses

Plus he seems to adore Dutt a lot to actually contemplate doing the biopic

Yeah that one.

Hey, place Hirani at Salman's place and Priya Dutt/Manyata at Anand L Rai's.

Just like Salman initially said he'd be working in Anand's movie and later silently left it, Hirani would also leave this biopic silently.. giving an excuse that he needs to do more research or he'd make a quickie before starting the biopic blah blah

Originally posted by: NailClipper

Yeah that one.

Hey, place Hirani at Salman's place and Priya Dutt/Manyata at Anand L Rai's.

Just like Salman initially said he'd be working in Anand's movie and later silently left it, Hirani would also leave this biopic silently.. giving an excuse that he needs to do more research or he'd make a quickie before starting the biopic blah blah

Originally posted by: NalayakShaitaan

Oh ok

Got what you meant.

and that makes a lot of sense

Originally posted by: Shaitan-Haiwan

Nice screename you have there 😆

Originally posted by: briahna

trend should continue with salman bhai's biopic.

Salman's biopic would be a multistarrer . U need actors to play
Salman
Aish
Vivek
katrina
SRK
😆

I am sure what we will get is a very sanitized version. But should it be done ? Sanjay Dutt's life story is what books and movies are made about, so yes. You cannot write stories like that. I would like to read a very honest version of his life, warts and all. But know that will never happen.

Are they going to try to make him into some sort of sympathetic character? The guys a grade A douche. One is enough, we don't need another one cemented in reel life.