Vidya Balan-starrer ‘Kahaani’, which was remade in Telugu as ‘Anamika’, will soon be crossing over borders to be remade in English as Deity. Apparently, Yash Raj Films has taken the original to the ‘The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo’ director Niels Arden Oplev and he has agreed to direct it.
Niels is the perfect director to transform the appeal of Kahaani to Deity,” said Uday Chopra, CEO, YRF Entertainment. “Niels has an elevated understanding of both international thrillers and strong female characters and his vision for capturing the vibrancy and energy of contemporary Calcutta will appeal to audiences in the US and worldwide.”
It will be interesting to see how ‘Kahaan’ will transformed in English. The lead actress is yet to be finalized and it’s tough to guess who will probably be cast in the role of Vidya Balan for the film, which will be a fascinating clash between American and Indian culture.
