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Finding Fanny
Theatrical release poster
Directed byHomi Adajania
Written byHomi Adajania
Kersi Khambatta
Produced byDinesh Vijan
StarringNaseeruddin Shah
Dimple Kapadia
Pankaj Kapur
Deepika Padukone
Arjun Kapoor
CinematographyAnil Mehta
Edited bySreekar Prasad (Hindi)
Nick Moore (English)
Music byMathias Duplessy
Production
company
Distributed byFox Star Studios
Release date
  • September 12, 2014 (2014-09-12)
Running time
90 minutes[1]
CountryIndia
LanguageEnglish/Hindi
Budget₹150 million (US$1.8 million)[2]

Finding Fanny is an upcoming English/Hindi satirical film, directed and written by Homi Adajania and produced by Dinesh Vijan under Maddock Films and presented by Fox Star Studios.[3] Naseeruddin Shah, Dimple Kapadia, Pankaj Kapur, Deepika Padukone and Arjun Kapoor will feature in prominent roles. The film is based on a road trip set in Goa and follows the journey of five characters.[4] The film is scheduled for release on 12 September 2014.

Plot

Finding Fanny revolves around five rather dysfunctional characters that live in the quaint sleepy village of Pocolim, nestled deep in the interiors of Goa, India. Pocolim is a village where pointless conversations are a way of life. Nothing ever really happens here and the people of Pocolim, well, they just exist. One night, the old postman Ferdie (Naseeruddin Shah), receives a letter that is slipped under his door.

He realizes that it is the letter he had written 46 years ago to the love of his life, Stefanie Fernandes (Anjali Patil), asking for her hand in marriage. To his utter shock, he discovers that had never been delivered. All these years Ferdie has lived a life of melancholy regret, believing that Stefanie had rejected him. He decides to find his beloved Fanny (as he fondly called her) and tell her the truth. Where would she be after 46 years? Dead? Happily married? Would she even remember him? Or is Stefanie Fernandes merely a figment of Ferdie’s imagination?

Four colorful characters from the village join the trip under random pretexts, though in actuality everyone wants a distraction from their mundane lives. A young virgin widow (Deepika Padukone), a bitter mechanic (Arjun Kapoor), a belligerent artist (Pankaj Kapur) and an obnoxious self-appointed “Lady” of Pocolim (Dimple Kapadia) join Ferdie (Naseeruddin Shah) as they experience various hilarious and moving events that change their lives forever.

Finding Fanny is an off the wall, comical story about a bunch of oddballs who venture out to find Stefanie Fernandes (Fanny); in the process, they discover a strange sense of solace and love amongst each other, and end up seeing a point to their previously pointless lives.

Cast

Production

Development

Homi Adajania had finished writing the script of Finding Fanny by 2009, 4 years after his first directorial venture Being Cyrus released.[8] However, casting for the film became an issue as it was an offbeat film—Imran Khan and Sonam Kapoor were initially offered roles in the films, though they turned their respective parts down.[9] Dinesh Vijan had suggested against making the film, advising Adajania that "you are going to make a Hinglish film which only 10 people will see."[10] Hence, Adajania postponed the film and went on to direct Cocktail instead. During the shooting of Cocktail, his narration of the story to lead actress Deepika Padukone had impressed her, and she expressed her desire to be a part of the film.[11] In May 2013, Padukone and Arjun Kapoor were signed on for leading roles, the latter being assigned the part of "a mechanic, who’s in denial about being a loser."[12][13] Reportedly, Padukone has reduced her usual fee for the film and has also signed a profit-sharing deal with the producers.[2] By August 2013, Naseeruddin Shah and Dimple Kapadia, who earlier featured in Being Cyrus, were signed on for the film; Pankaj Kapur joined the cast the following month.[14][15] Whilst the film was earlier reported to be a short film, Padukone confirmed in an interview that this was untrue.[16] The film will be showcased in English and Hindi versions to cater for the audience in India and abroad. The English version has been edited by Nick Moore.[17] The director, Homi Adajania expressed interest in premiering the film at the Toronto International Film Festival.[18]

Filming

Shooting of the film began in October, 2013[14] and was completed in 36 days.[19][20] On July 4, 2014, the cast shot for a promotional music video.[21]

Marketing

On July 2, 2014, the first promotional pictures were released of Arjun Kapoor as Savio D'Gama and Deepika Padukone as Angie. In the picture, Arjun Kapoor dons a pair of shades and a vest, while Deepika Padukone, who plays a Goan girl, is seen wearing an apron and holding a blood stricken butcher's knife.[22][23] On July 8 2014, the official posters for the film were released. [24]On 10th July 2014 the official trailer was released.

References

  1. ^ Rege, Harshada (20 November 2013). "Homi Adajania sends out hysterical letter to cast of Deepika Padukone starrer 'Finding Fanny'". Daily News and Analysis. Retrieved 17 April 2014.
  2. ^ a b Srivastava, Priyanka (11 January 2014). "B-Town's femmes fatales foraying uncharted terrain even off-camera". India Today. Retrieved 17 April 2014.
  3. ^ "Goa in fashion: Arjun, Deepika reveal their looks in Finding Fanny". Hindustan Times. 3 July 2014. Retrieved 7 July 2014.
  4. ^ "Arjun Kapoor, Deepika Padukone Team Up for Homi Adajania's English Film". International Business Times. 10 May 2013. Retrieved 28 June 2013.
  5. ^ Rodrigues, Clara (15 October 2013). "Konkani film to tackle ill effects of MMS". The Times of India. Retrieved 20 October 2013.
  6. ^ "Anjali on a roll". The Hindu. 29 April 2014. Retrieved 30 April 2014.
  7. ^ "After Ramleela, Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone to share screen space in Finding Fanny Fernandes". Daily News and Analysis. 10 October 2013. Retrieved 20 October 2013.
  8. ^ "Homi Adajania's casting ouch". Glamsham. 7 December 2009. Retrieved 28 June 2013.
  9. ^ "Deepika replaces Sonam". Filmfare. 15 October 2013. Retrieved 20 October 2013.
  10. ^ Dedhia, Sonil (10 July 2012). "'I was bullied into making Cocktail'". Rediff.com. Retrieved 28 June 2013.
  11. ^ Singh, Prashant (21 May 2013). "Deepika Padukone features in Finding Fanny". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 28 June 2013.
  12. ^ Gupta, Priya (10 May 2013). "Deepika Padukone and Arjun Kapoor team up for an English film". The Times of India. Retrieved 28 June 2013.
  13. ^ Pitale, Sonali J. (10 March 2014). "It's an emotional experience to act in front of dad: Arjun Kapoor". Mid Day. Retrieved 17 April 2014.
  14. ^ a b "Dimple Kapadia signs Homi Adajania's next". Bollywood Hungama. 3 August 2013. Retrieved 3 August 2013.
  15. ^ "Pankaj Kapur joins cast of Finding Fanny". The Indian Express. 13 September 2013. Retrieved 30 April 2014.
  16. ^ "Box Office Queen". Box Office India. 4 January 2013. Retrieved 13 January 2014.
  17. ^ "A different version of Finding Fanny for foreigners". India Today. 21 July 2014. Retrieved 21 July 2014.
  18. ^ "Finding Fanny Fernandes May Go For TIFF: Homi Adajania". OneIndia Entertainment. 13 June 2014. Retrieved 14 June 2014.
  19. ^ ""Finding Fanny a fresh film shot in just 36 days", says Homi". desimartini.com. 10 July 2014. Retrieved 10 July 2014.
  20. ^ "Deepika Padukone wraps up 'Finding Fanny Fernandes'". Mid-Day. 6 November 2013. Retrieved 6 November 2013.
  21. ^ "Arjun Kapoor to shoot a music video for Finding Fanny". bollywoodlife.com. 4 July 2014. Retrieved 21 July 2014.
  22. ^ "First Look: Arjun Kapoor-Deepika Padukone get playful about their upcoming Finding Fanny Fernandes". India TV. 2 July 2014. Retrieved 2 July 2014.
  23. ^ "First Look: Exclusive: Deepika Padukone's first look from Finding Fanny". The Times of India. 2 July 2014. Retrieved 2 July 2014.
  24. ^ "Arjun Kapoor Sports Bohemian Look in Finding Fanny Fernandes". NDTV Movies. 3 July 2014. Retrieved 5 July 2014.
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