Deepika Padukone shifts focus from acting to producing in the Hindi remake of ‘The Intern’ alongside Amitabh Bachchan (Social Media)
Four years ago, Deepika Padukone announced her plans to make and star in the Hindi remake of the internationally acclaimed comedy-drama, The Intern, which originally starred Robert De Niro and Anne Hathaway.
The film was much awaited as it was directed by Amit Ravindernath Sharma and co-produced by Deepika's Ka Productions and Sunir Kheterpal.
Amitabh Bachchan was cast to fill the shoes of Rishi Kapoor, who died before he was replaced in the film. But for now, interest has shifted away to the plight of the project after years of silence and some delays.
Last updates indicate that Deepika Padukone has now decided to step out of the main acting role but continue to be the producer of the movie. An insider told Mid-Day that Deepika is going to supervise the creative and logistical reboot of the film while concentrating on the search for a new leading lady for the project.
This marks Deepika's first step in broadening her creative ambitions and portfolio beyond acting. The source further added, The Intern is only the first of five upcoming projects Deepika has in mind and is looking forward to launching soon-Her focus is on larger global stories.
The film has witnessed various snags that have pushed back its date. The worst was the untimely death of Rishi Kapoor, demanding a new casting plan, which involved Amitabh Bachchan coming in. Disruption occurred because of continued shooting schedules being disturbed since the occurrence of the pandemic.
Balm for injuries "Deepika had taken maternity leave", The weight of these factors has shifted the release date further away.
Meanwhile, Deepika is preparing to pick up acting again with new and exciting projects. She will feature in King opposite Shah Rukh Khan in what promises to be a much-anticipated collaboration.
There will also be AA22xA6, a By-the-way collaboration with director Atlee and star Allu Arjun, proving that she isn't stepping away from mainstream cinema. Deepika's future remains bright and teeming with upcoming and promising ventures, proving her unwillingness to distance herself from acting in The Intern.
Prioritizing production rather than acting in the Intern remake reflects evolved aspirations that would mark a progressive trajectory in Deepika Padukone's career and commitment to meaningful storytelling through a long-term lens.
This film is being reinvented creatively, and audiences await the new face that will headline this upcoming project in support of Deepika extending her role behind the scenes.
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