Zaheer Iqbal in Notebook
Notebook, starring debutants Pranutan Bahl and Zaheer Iqbal, is all set to release tomorrow – March 29. The film has already created a strong buzz because of its amazing songs, exciting trailer and beautiful location.
Notebook offers a very unique and unconventional love story. The music of the film – by Vishal Mishra – is already topping charts.
Says producer Murad Khetani:
“It is a trendy yet different love story. The basic premise attracted us to the film — can you fall in love with someone you’ve never met? The thought is very novel, but what was more exciting is the manner in which the story progresses”.
Producer Ashwin Varde adds:
“We have always seen the usual boy-meets-girl kind of conventional love stories. But what happens when the boy never meets the girl? Can love still happen? Notebook tells you that it can. And it shows you how in the most beautiful manner. That’s the USP of the film”.
Murad also says:
“Apart from being one of the biggest superstars in the country and a huge brand, Salman has got a deep understanding of scripts. He has been very co-operative as a producer and is open to new ideas.”
Agreeing to Murad, Ashwin adds:
“The music of the film is doing well and Salman’s contribution has been immense. He has a very keen ear for music and that really helps.”
Newbies Zaheer and Pranutan have also received praises from the producers. Talking about Zaheer’s debut, Ashwin says:
“Zaheer was the first person to be cast because Salman bhai was going to launch him. After that, Murad bhai and I met him and decided that we would make a film with him. We had been looking for the right script for him. He always had the potential, the talent and the persona that’s needed for the big screen.”
Shedding light on how Pranutan was zeroed in, Murad recalled:
“Firdaus (Pranutan’s character) has several layers. We were just not getting anyone right for it. Then one day, we saw Pranutan’s pictures. We showed them to Salman bhai. He called up Mohnish Bahl (Pranutan’s father) and she was called to audition. She was so good that we didn’t need to look any further.”
Salman Khan Films presents Notebook, a Cine1 Studios production. The film, produced by Salma Khan, Murad Khetani and Ashwin Varde, releases on March 29.
