Remake of ‘Omkara’ and ‘Desi Boyz’ sequel in the works

While 2006’s ‘Omkara’ was the Hindi film adaptation of the Shakespearean tragedy ‘Othello,’ ‘Desi Boyz’ (2011) followed two friends who start working as male escorts after they lose their jobs to economic downturn

Film producer Anand Pandit on Thursday said he has joined hands with Eros International and Parag Sanghvi to remake Vishal Bhardwaj's acclaimed crime drama “Omkara” and back a sequel of “Desi Boyz”, a romantic comedy.

While 2006's "Omkara" was the Hindi film adaptation of the Shakespearean tragedy "Othello", "Desi Boyz" (2011) followed two friends who start working as male escorts after they lose their jobs to economic downturn.

Pandit of Anand Pandit Motion Pictures said it is the right time to revisit these two movies and present them to a new generation.

"Each of these two films - 'Omkara' and 'Desi Boyz' were trailblazers in their respective eras for their storytelling, star cast, and music. They still remain unforgettable for their command over their respective genres.

"They have a cult following for different reasons and it seemed like the perfect time to revisit these hits and take their stories forward for a new generation of viewers,” the producer said in a statement.

Sunil Lulla, Chairman, Eros Motion Pictures said they are thrilled to collaborate with Pandit.

"We have often wondered what happened to our favourite cinematic characters and if their journey took them in surprising directions. These films will answer many such questions.