Two partners, two awards, a lot of promise
The makers of the film Hindi Medium, which was a major critical and commercial success in 2017, are on cloud nine. Producers Bhushan Kumar and Dinesh Vijan are ecstatic with the Best Film and Best Actor awards won by their film at a recent prestigious event.
What’s more, after this successful joint venture, they’re coming back together to produce several other films, including their upcoming production, Arjun Patiala.
This buddy cop film, set in Punjab, sees the fresh jodi of actors Diljit Dosanjh and Kriti Sanon, along with Varun Sharma (better known to Bollywood fans as Choocha), directed by Rohit Jugraj.
Following Arjun Patiala, the producer duo will soon make an announcement on Hindi Medium 2.
Speaking on their highly rewarding partnership, Bhushan Kumar says, “When two like-minded people join hands, it’s an easy team to work with. When the people working on a project are passionate about their work and give their best, it’s an easy boat to sail. And when the industry appreciates this association, it’s cherry on the cake. Dinesh and his team are always conceptualising unique content, making us want to work together more and more. Hindi Medium was a fruitful association. Arjun Patiala is a film that will make you smile, laugh, and crack up. Watch out for a cracking chemistry between the leads.”
Dinesh Vijan says, “It’s so encouraging to get this Best Film award, because it reinforces our long-standing belief at Maddock Films that taking risks will finally pay off. With Hindi Medium, it’s great to see that after the dust has settled, good content has emerged a winner. Bhushan and I share a productive partnership, especially when it comes to music, and we respect each other’s capabilities. What excites me most is Maddock’s lineup for 2018 — it promises an exhilarating mix of diverse films.”
The cast of Arjun Patiala starts shooting soon, in the city of Patiala, Punjab, and the film will release on September 13, 2018.