The cast and crew of an upcoming Bollywood movie Crazy Cukkad Family was here in Bhopal on Sunday for the promotion of the movie.
Produced under the banner of Prakash Jha Productions, the movie is fun adventure family drama that would take the audience on an entertaining ride. On the occasion, producer Prakash Jha along with director Ritesh Menon, lead actress Shilpa Shukla, and Swanand Kirkire were present. While talking to the media persons here on Sunday the director told about the movie. Menon said, “This roller coaster ride is about Beri family who slipped into his third coma and now his four estranged children have to make it back home to be there while their father “hopefully” breathes his last, leaving behind his huge estate in the mountains.”
While talking about his character Swanand Kirkire said, “I am playing the role of the eldest Beri offspring as Pawan Beri. He is an ambitious and obnoxious man whose motto in life is to earn quick money. He always envisioned himself as a businessman but this ambition leads him to being at the wrong end of a deal with a part time politician and a full time thug.” Shilpa Shukla further adding about her character said, “Well I am playing the role of Archana Beri who wanted to participate in the Miss India contest but she was forced to marry instead. She now yearns to participate in the Mrs. India contest; but doesn’t even have the money to pay for the entry round. She’s feisty, unhappy and cynical - adding to the craziness of this loveable family.” Notably, other than this Swanand and Shilpa also shares the screen with Kushal Punjabi, Ninad Kamat, and Nora Fatehi. The film will be released in the theatres on January 16, 2015.