Writer Apurva Asrani has announced that his version of the script for Simran, i.e before it was allegedly tweaked by Kangana Ranaut, will be released by the producers soon. The writer has asked the audience who have watched the film to compare and comment, in a bid to substantiate his argument that had been making the news in the past few months.
Simran, which released on September 15, has faced a wave of criticism for its screenplay and plot, even though Kangana was lauded for her acting skills.
On the day of the release, Apurva took to social media to celebrate the film’s release despite the many fights that ensued early this year.
Recently a source told The Quint on how the film, which earlier had clarifications for many scenes, were filled with loopholes and quirks after Kangana included her inputs.
“The biggest difference in the film and the original script is that the film focuses entirely on Simran/Kangana, while the earlier script balances other elements like the making of a robber, the migrant’s story and a message of unconditional love. Also Apurva Asrani didn’t write it as a farce. It was written with humour, but he always maintained a realistic approach,” the source said.
Trouble brewed between Kangana and Apurva in April this year after the actress claimed that she turned the script from a crime thriller to a “slice of life” comedy. Soon enough, Asrani wrote a Facebook post in which he attacked director Hansal Mehta and Kangana, taking offence to the fact that she was offered additional writing credit in the film.
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Apurva blamed Kangana for the rift between him and his Aligarh director, and even wished Mehta showed some spine. In retaliation, Kangana went on record to claim that he didn’t want her to get any writing credits in the first place.
Read Silverscreen‘s review of Simran: Engaging Yet Inconsistent Film, Shouldered By An Excellent Kangana Ranaut
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