The trailer of Gujarati film, Ventilator starring Jackie Shroff has just dropped. The film, which is a remake of the Marathi comedy-drama of the same name, revolves around an ailing member of a family (Gijubhai) who is put on a ventilator around the time of the Navaratri festival. The trailer offers many funny moments aided by oddball characters in Gijubhai’s family.
Jackie, who marks his Gujarati debut, plays the role of an actor in the film, which was essayed by Ashutosh Gowarikar in the Marathi version. Check out the trailer here:
The Marathi film was directed by Rajesh Mapuskar and produced by Priyanka Chopra under her production company Purple Pebble Pictures. The film received wide critical acclaim and is rated among the 10 highest-grossing Marathi films of all time.
Speaking about his Gujarati debut, Jackie Shroff had earlier said, that hopes to do justice to his character.
“My father belonged to Rajkot, Gujarat so now, I am doing my first Gujarati film in my career. I hope I will be able to do justice to my character in Gujarati version of ‘Ventilator’,” Jackie.
“I used to communicate in Gujarati but since my father passed away, I don’t communicate in the language as much as my childhood phase. Now I am doing film in 11th language which is being spoken in India so, I will try my best to speak in correct manner in the film. I think I am not fluent in any of Indian language but I always try to do a film in all Indian languages.” the actor added. Asked whether he has watched the original movie, he said: “I really liked the original Marathi film.”
“I don’t watch films as much but I made a point to see that film. I cried and laughed while watching that film and I am glad that I got opportunity to be part of such film which touched the heart of Marathi speaking audience,” he said.
The remake is written by Niren Bhatt, a renowned Gujarati scriptwriter and the story is co-written by Karan Vyas. The film will be directed by Umang Vyas and releases on 14 September. (With inputs from IANS)
