Critically acclaimed actor Nawazzudin Siddiqui and ace director, Ketan Mehta announced the completion of their movie Manjhi – The Mountain Man. A biopic on Dashrath Manjhi, famous for being the man who broke a mountain for love, Manjhi – The Mountain Man is a co-production between Maya Movies Pvt.Ltd. and National Film Development Corporation. The movie is co-written and directed by Ketan Mehta and produced by Deepa Sahi and Nina Lath Gupta, with an impressive ensemble cast. Manjhi – The Mountain Man is now ready to release.
Kahaani and Bombay Talkies, will be essaying the role of Dashrath Manjhi. Actress Radhika Apte, will be seen as Manjhi’s wife. The impressive ensemble cast includes Tigmanshu Dhulia, PankajTripathi, Prashant Narayan, Gaurav Dwivedi amongst others.
Internationally acclaimed actor, Nawazuddin Sidiqqui, who has won the hearts of audience and critics alike, for his commendable performances in GOW, Talaash,
“It’s an incredible story. What Manjhi has done is greater than anything anyone could’ve ever done for love. He made a monument of love, with his own hands by breaking the mountain and paving the way. And it goes beyond being just a thing of beauty like the Taj Mahal– it actually transformed the life of the entire region! I am completely fascinated by Manjhi and am glad that finally I can take this inspiring love story to the world”, said Director Ketan Mehta. Commenting on choosing actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui to play the role of Manjhi, Ketan Mehta said, “I have seen his work, he is a brilliant actor- the intensity he lends to his characters and his body type suits Manjhi perfectly”.
Speaking about playing the lead in Manjhi-The Mountain Man, Nawazuddin Siddiqui said, “To play a real life character like Dashrath Manjhi was not an easy task. He was an epitome of true love and inspiration”. Nawaz further added, “This has been one of the most difficult and challenging role of my career and I am glad that Ketan Sir offered Manjhi-The Mountain Man to me. I am looking forward to the release of the movie and I am sure the audience will enjoy the movie and will love the character of Manjhi as much as I loved playing it. He is truly an inspiration”.
Set in 1960, the movie Manjhi – The Mountain Man, tells the inspiring love story of a poor Shah Jahan, Dashrath Manjhi. Over 22 years, with just a hammer and a chisel, he carved out a path through a mountain, in memory of his beloved wife who had fallen down while trying to cross it. He did it so that no one else would have to suffer her fate. The movie has been shot on actual locations in remote areas of Bihar.
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