Remakes of ‘Mili’, ‘Bawarchi’ and ‘Koshish’ in the works

The retellings will be produced by Anushree Mehta and Abir Sengupta of Jaadugar Films along with Sameer Raj Sippy, the grandson of late producer NC Sippy

Three classic movies from 1970s — Hrishikesh Mukherjee's Mili and Bawarchi and Gulzar-directed Koshish — are set for remakes.

The retellings will be produced by Anushree Mehta and Abir Sengupta of Jaadugar Films along with Sameer Raj Sippy, the grandson of late producer NC Sippy, who had backed the original movies.

Mukherjee had directed 1972's Bawarchi, starring Rajesh Khanna and Jaya Bachchan, and Mili (1975), featuring Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan.

Koshish (1972) was helmed by noted lyricist-director Gulzar and also featured Jaya Bachchan, along with Sanjeev Kumar.

In a media statement, Mehta and Sengupta said they are thrilled to embark on the journey of remaking three all-time favourite movies for the new generation.

"It is a huge responsibility as Koshish, Bawarchi and Mili are celebrated in India and across the globe which have been made by the legendary Gulzar Saab and Hrishi da who have set the standards of filmmaking for generations to come.

"These are the films we have grown up on and they are the stories that the new generation should also witness; to know our rich cinematic legacy. We endeavour to put our best to live up to the expectations, the responsibility and most importantly remake these films which will touch the audience hearts far and wide,” the duo said in a statement.