Pahlaj Nihalani who launched Govinda, Neelam, Divya Bharti to launch new faces in his new production

14 Apr 2017

Censor chiefPahlajNihalaniis all set to return to his first love: filmmaking. And he wont work with any of the established A-listers. Apparently when news spread of Nihalanis plans to return to film production after 9 years, actors Akshay Kumar andGovindawith whom Nihalanishares a cordial relationship in the past were considered as sold back-ups for the producers comeback plan. But Nihalaniplans to launch new faces in his next production. Ive always believed in giving new talent to the film industry.Govindawas introduced by me, and so many others likeNeelam,DivyaBharti, SunielShetty, Samrat,ManikBedi, Niki Aneja, Ritu Shivpuri, Rageshwari, even the veteran theatre actorGovindNamdeowas introduced to cinema by me. I was to introduce Kangna Ranautin a film that never got made and Madhuri Dixit with Govindain Ilzaam.But thenBoneyandAnilKapoorstepped into the picture and whisked her away. Ive also introduced director DavidDhawanand choreographers Tharun Kumar and VaibhaviMerchant. Nihalanifeels its time to introduce new relent into the industry. I feel the film industry desperately needs new talent. The established actors are holding the film industry to ransom. Some of them dont bring anything to the table. Before signing a film, they want to know which corporate house a project is attached to. And finally when a film is released most of them cant bring in any audience. I feel the established stars do not justify the big pay packets they take home. Ive decided to launch two more new faces in my next film. A nationwide hunt for a male and female newcomer would be launched next month. Says Nihalani, I feel there is a dearth of new talent and fresh faces in the film industry. The Indian heartland has so many talented young people waiting to be discovered. I promise the audience and my film fraternity my new faces for my next film will make the same impact asGovindaandDivyaBharatiwhen I discovered them.