Bollywood stars Ram Kapoor, Shahana Goswami and Vivek Gomber
have joined the star cast of filmmaker Mira Nair's forthcoming "A Suitable
Boy".
They have joined cast members as Tabu, Ishaan Khatter,
newcomer Tanya Maniktala, Rasika Dugal, Namit Das, Gagan Dev Riar, Danesh
Razvi, Mikhail Sen and Mahira Kakkar. Film "A Suitable Boy" will be the
first screen adaptation of Vikram Seth's international bestseller of the same
name. It has been penned by screenwriter Andrew Davies. The six-part adaptation
is being directed by Nair and filming has already started at locations across
India including Lucknow.
"A Suitable Boy" tells the story of spirited
university student Lata (Tanya) in 1951 at the same time as the country is
carving out its own identity as an independent nation and is about to go to the
polls for its first democratic general election. It is a tale charting the
fortunes of four large families and exploring India and its rich and varied
culture at a crucial point in its history. Lata's mother is determined to find
her husband - a suitable boy. But Lata, torn between family duty and the excitement
of romance, embarks on her own, a journey of love and self-discovery. Ram
Kapoor will be taking on the role of Mahesh Kapoor. The father of the other
lead character, the wayward Maan Kapoor, Mahesh is a veteran politician who
fought for independence and is now marked by the years he spent in jail under
British rule.
"I have worked with Mira Nair on two films - 'Monsoon
Wedding' and 'Words with Gods', both of which have been masterpieces. Working
with her has been a delight and I cannot wait to see how beautifully she paints
a picture of 'A Suitable Boy'. I play Mahesh Kapoor in the series, a veteran
politician who is not only a patriot, but also a reformist at the same time. He
is a character with multiple shades and layers, and I'm looking forward to
getting under his skin," Ram revealed. Shahana will be seen as Meenakshi,
who is married to Lata's brother Arun. Vivek will essay Arun.
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