Uday Chopra Will be Re-Re-Launched by Yash Raj Films in a Love Story Directed by Jugal Hansraj

Jugal Hansraj has been given the responsibility of resurrecting Uday Chopra’s flagging career. A source close to Yash Raj Films said, “Aditya Chopra is extremely fond of Jugal. He has given him roles in Hum Tum, Aaja Nachle and several other Yash Raj films and also encouraged Jugal to turn director (Roadside Romeo). Now when the family is concerned about Uday’s career, Aditya has given Jugal the responsibility to do the needful.”

The film will be launched early next year and will be a very unusual love story. According to a close friend of the Chopras, “Yash Raj is done with conventional films. Now Aditya Chopra is looking at doing path-breaking work with directors who would like to grow with the Yash Raj empire and not just use the banner as a stepping stone.”

This film requires an ultra-glamorous leading lady. Apparently Kareena Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra and Deepika Padukone have been approached.

Jugal Hansraj said, “It’s too early to talk about the film. It’s still in the planning stage. I’ll talk about it once everything is in place.”

I Have Had My Share of Relationships: Jugal Hansraj

Masoom actor, Jugal Hansraj talks about his directorial debut, Roadside Romeo, good friend Aditya Chopra and why he is still single

Your first directorial venture, Roadside Romeo, is ready to hit the theatres? Are you nervous?
Far from nervous, I am rather excited am eagerly waiting to watch my film on the big screen.

Doesn't the poor box office performance of children's films, Drona and Ganesha 2, worry you?
My film, Roadside Romeo, is not for kids alone. It's a film meant to be watched and enjoyed by the whole family.

What is Roadside Romeo all about?
It's about a guy called Romeo, who loses everything in life and has to live on the roads. How he gets back to life, forms the crux of the story.

Why did you choose to direct an animation film?
I have been an ardent fan of animation films since long. I buy a lot of animation film DVDs and I end up watching a lot of them. I had bounced off a couple of ideas to Adi (Aditya Chopra). Since he wanted to make an animation film, he encouraged me to work on the idea. When I gave him the script, he asked if I could direct it as well.

Aditya Chopra and you are great friends...
That's true. I have known Adi since my college days. We had a couple of common friends and we know each other closely. There was a time when we both used to catch up every Friday to watch a movie together.

Your next film is for YRF again and stars Uday Chopra?
Nothing concrete has been planned as yet. We have bounced off a lot of ideas. Let's see what shapes up eventually.

Are you in touch with your Masoom director, Shekhar Kapoor and your co-star Urmila Matondkar?
We do keep bumping into each other at social functions. That's it. But it's good to catch up with old friends.

You are still single…
I have had my share of relationships, but I guess I have not met my match so far.