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Ecstatic that Chef is winning hearts: Bhushan
Director Raja Krishna Menon’s Chef, starring Saif Ali Khan, which released yesterday, has impressed moviegoers across the country. The Hindi adaptation of Jon Favreau’s 2014 Hollywood hit is a unique story about Roshan Kalra (Saif), who undertakes a journey to find out his true priorities and source of happiness.
Chef is a story of food, love, family and a father’s rediscovery of the filial bond. Performances by the cast members — child actor Svar Kamble, who plays Saif’s son; Padmapriya; and Milind Soman — have been appreciated. The film is being hailed as a visual treat for encapsulating a journey of exploration of Indian cities, a variety of food and different cultures.
Talking about its success, producer Bhushan Kumar says, “Chef is being appreciated by moviegoers and I’m ecstatic. It’s a family film that’ll put a smile on everyone’s face. I am sure the word of mouth will help this film further.”
Co-producer Vikram Malhotra adds, “I’m delighted with the response Chef has received. The film has been given such a wonderful shape for the Indian audiences by Raja. By trusting us with the remake, Jon Favreau had entrusted us with a huge responsibility. I’m proud that India’s Chef is endearing and evocative.”
Chef, presented by Gulshan Kumar in association with Abundantia Entertainment ,isa Bandra West Pictures Production and is directed by Raja Krishna Menon. Chef is produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Vikram Malhotra, Janani Ravichandran, and Raja Krishna Menon, and is playing in cinemas now.