Actress Shilpa Shetty Kundra and director Rohit Shetty have joined forces for an adrenaline-pumping thriller series titled “Indian Police Force.” The dynamic duo, accompanied by actors Sidharth Malhotra and Vivek Oberoi, is actively immersed in the promotional whirlwind.
In an intriguing revelation, Shilpa Shetty disclosed that the roots of her collaboration with Rohit Shetty date back 14 years when she was initially approached for one of the iconic Golmaal films.
During a recent conversation with Bollywood Hungama, Shilpa delved into the backstory of her connection with filmmaker Rohit Shetty. She unveiled that their bond can be traced to the friendship between their fathers. Shilpa’s father had previously assisted Rohit’s father in the film “Yaadon Ki Baaraat,” where he played a role in the action team. This connection became the unseen thread that wove their destinies together.
Sharing an interesting tidbit, Shilpa humorously expressed to Rohit that their collaboration was preordained. She stated, “We were supposed to work even 14 years ago; he had approached me for Golmaal. But I had just won Big Brother and was traveling, he was doing his things.”
Despite the missed opportunity in the past, Shilpa conveyed her enthusiasm for the current collaboration, acknowledging the disappointment of not being a part of Golmaal back then. She remarked, “I was so gutted because when you see a brand becoming so big, you wish you were in the movie. But I am glad we are doing this amazing project together now.”
This revelation adds a fascinating layer to the upcoming “Indian Police Force” series, making it a rendezvous of destiny and a testament to the enduring connection between two Bollywood powerhouses.
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In a recent statement, Rohit Shetty provided insights into the casting of Shilpa Shetty for his upcoming series “Indian Police Force.” He disclosed that the character was initially conceived for a male protagonist, but a last-minute decision led them to approach Shilpa, who was engrossed in shooting for her film “Sukhee” in Chandigarh at the time.
Despite her demanding schedule, juggling commitments with “India’s Got Talent,” Shilpa successfully made it work. Rohit expressed his unwavering confidence in Shilpa’s capabilities, noting, “I knew she would be able to do it. She even broke her leg during an action scene.”
At the trailer launch event, Rohit showered praise on Shilpa, commending her dedication by stating that she had invested her blood and sweat into the role. He shared an incident where Shilpa endured a fracture during a scene, resulting in a three-month hiatus.
In her portrayal of Tara Shetty, a police officer in the series, Shilpa fully embraces a character she fondly describes as a “Shero.” During the trailer launch, Shilpa delved into her character, emphasizing Tara’s uniqueness. She remarked, “Why wouldn’t one accept a role like this?” According to Shilpa, Tara transcends the conventional hero or heroine archetype and emerges as a true “Shero.”
Providing further insight into Tara’s character, Shilpa highlighted her as a blend of beauty, toughness, passion, compassion, and selflessness in her line of duty. These qualities, according to Shilpa, elevate Tara to a character deserving of admiration.
Set within Rohit Shetty’s acclaimed cop universe, “Indian Police Force” is poised to be a thrilling seven-episode extravaganza. The series pays tribute to the unwavering dedication and sacrifices of brave police officers for the nation. Boasting an ensemble cast featuring Sidharth Malhotra, Shilpa Shetty Kundra, Vivek Oberoi, Nikitin Dheer, Shweta Tiwari, Sharad Kelkar, and more, the show is co-directed by Rohit Shetty and Sushwanth Prakash. The recently released trailer has generated immense anticipation among viewers. “Indian Police Force” is scheduled to premiere on Amazon Prime Video on January 19.
