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The film is set in 1980s [[Gujarat]]. It tells the story of the eponymous bootlegger Raees Khan ([[Shah Rukh Khan]]) whose business is highly challenged and eventually thwarted by a police officer ([[Nawazuddin Siddiqui]]).<ref name="raees-film">{{cite web|url=http://raeesfilm.com/first-look-poster-of-shah-rukh-khans-raees/12/|title=First Look Poster of Shah Rukh Khan's "Raees"|work=Raees Hindi Movie}}</ref> The film |
The film is set in 1980s [[Gujarat]]. It tells the story of the eponymous bootlegger Raees Khan ([[Shah Rukh Khan]]) whose business is highly challenged and eventually thwarted by a police officer ([[Nawazuddin Siddiqui]]).<ref name="raees-film">{{cite web|url=http://raeesfilm.com/first-look-poster-of-shah-rukh-khans-raees/12/|title=First Look Poster of Shah Rukh Khan's "Raees"|work=Raees Hindi Movie}}</ref> The film deals with the issues of prohibition of alcohol, prostitution, and drugs in Gujarat.<ref>{{cite web|title=Raees (2016) First Look and Teaser : Baniye Ka Dimaag Aur Miyanbhai Ki Daring|url=http://boxofficecollection.in/bollywood/raees-2016-first-look-baniye-ka-dimaag-aur-miyanbhai-ki-daring-11828 |date=16 July 2015|publisher=Box Office Collection |accessdate=17 July 2015}}</ref> |
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== Cast == |
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File:Raees Poster.jpg First look Poster | |
Directed by | Rahul Dholakia |
Written by | Rahul Dholakia Harit Mehta Ashish Vashi Niraj Shukla |
Produced by | Gauri Khan Ritesh Sidhwani Farhan Akhtar |
Starring | Shah Rukh Khan Nawazuddin Siddiqui Mahira Khan Anil Mange |
Cinematography | K.U. Mohanan |
Music by | Ram Sampath |
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Country | India |
Language | Hindi |
Raees (English: Wealthy) is an upcoming 2016 Indian crime-drama film directed by Rahul Dholakia and produced by Gauri Khan,Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar under their banners Red Chillies Entertainment and Excel Entertainment.[2] It features Shah Rukh Khan, Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Mahira Khan in the lead roles.[3][4] Raees will be released on July 3, 2016, three days before Eid.[1]
Plot
The film is set in 1980s Gujarat. It tells the story of the eponymous bootlegger Raees Khan (Shah Rukh Khan) whose business is highly challenged and eventually thwarted by a police officer (Nawazuddin Siddiqui).[5] The film deals with the issues of prohibition of alcohol, prostitution, and drugs in Gujarat.[6]
Cast
- Shah Rukh Khan as Raees Khan
- Nawazuddin Siddiqui
- Mahira Khan as Aasiya
- Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub
- Rupinder Nagra
- Anil Mange
- Aarya Babbar
- Govind Namdev
Production
Filming and development
Shooting of the film began in April 2015.[2] The film has been shot in Mumbai and sets were re-designed to depict Ahmedabad slums.[7] The last schedule of the film with Khan and the whole starcast will be shot in Gujarat in January 2016.[8] The film was shot in Bhuj and Ahmedabad in January - February 2016.[9][10][11] There was a clearance issue by Archaeological Survey of India for shooting at Ahmedabad at the ancient mosque and tomb complex, Sarkhej Roza.[12][13][14]
References
- ^ a b "Raees not postponed, to clash with Sultan".
- ^ a b "Shoot of Shah Rukh starrer 'Raees' begins!". Daily News and Analysis. 16 April 2015. Retrieved 22 April 2015.
- ^ Iyer, Meena (25 March 2014). "Nawazuddin to put on 20 kilos for Raees with Shah Rukh". The Times of India. Retrieved 27 July 2014.
- ^ "For Mahira Khan, a Pre-Bin Roye Photoshoot Before Leaving Pakistan For Mumbai". NDTV. 20 April 2015. Retrieved 22 April 2015.
- ^ "First Look Poster of Shah Rukh Khan's "Raees"". Raees Hindi Movie.
- ^ "Raees (2016) First Look and Teaser : Baniye Ka Dimaag Aur Miyanbhai Ki Daring". Box Office Collection. 16 July 2015. Retrieved 17 July 2015.
- ^ Subhash K. Jha (22 June 2015). "A never seen before Shah Rukh Khan in Raees". Bollywood Hungama.
- ^ Subhash K. Jha (21 February 2015). ""We are working on Shah Rukh Khan's look & accent for Raees" - Rahul Dholakia". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 24 December 2015.
- ^ "Shah Rukh Khan, Mahira Khan's look from Raees revealed". The Indian Express. 16 February 2016.
- ^ "Revealed: Nawazuddin Siddiqui's look from 'Raees'". The Indian Express. 15 February 2016.
- ^ "Good news for Shah Rukh Khan fans: Despite protests in Bhuj, 'Raees' shooting not disrupted!". dna. 4 February 2016.
- ^ "ASI stops Shah Rukh Khan's 'Raees' shoot in Ahmedabad". The Times of India.
- ^ "SRK's 'Raees' shoot halted by ASI".
- ^ Bollywood Hungama. "Shah Rukh Khan attacked by VHP activists during Raees shoot in Ahmedabad - Latest Movie Features - Bollywood Hungama".