R Balki’s ‘Chup’ teaser ode to Guru Dutt

New Delhi, July 9 (DumaniMail) Filmmaker R Balki on Saturday unveiled the teaser of ‘Chup’ on the birthday of Bollywood legend Guru Dutt.

Paying an ode to the master filmmaker, the teaser directly referred to a criticism that Guru Dutt received for his masterpiece ‘Kaagaz Ke Phool’ at the time of its release.

Speaking about the teaser, R Balki said: “Guru Dutt’s ‘Kaagaz Ke Phool’ is one of the many films that is seen as iconic today but was strongly criticized when it was released. Should we be more sensitive to an artist’s work or should the artists be less sensitive about what is being written about their work.”

“Chup” is Balki’s debut in the genre of blood and kills. A thriller of global significance, the movie is being conceptually touted as the first-of-its-kind in the world. His films have always piqued the interest of fans, critics and peers alike with his subject often making headlines.

Breaking through the clutter, the disruptive filmmaker has made a lasting impact with his groundbreaking ideas and original school of thought.

The film has a power-packed cast of Sunny Deol, Dulquer Salmaan, Shreya Dhanwanthary, and Pooja Bhatt.

Sharing the teaser on Instagram, Pooja wrote, “If only stars could tell you how brave it is to shine in the dark. In memory & celebration of the legendary #GuruDutt. An artist who gave us flowers even though we gave him thorns.#chuprevengeoftheartist”.

Sunny Deol said, “Only love and respect for the true legend#GuruDutt ii!”

Dulquer said, “You are an aspiration and inspiration to us all, here’s to you #GuruDutt ji!”

The movie is directed by R Balki and produced by Gauri Shinde, Hope Filmmakers and Pen Studios. The original story is by R Balki, the screenplay and dialogues have been co-written by R Balki, critic-turned-writer Raja Sen and Rishi Virmani, Music is by Amit Trivedi, Sneha Khanvilkar and Aman Pant. Pranab Kapadia and Anirudh Sharma are Co-Producers of the film.

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