Actress Fatima Sana Shaikh has been roped in to star in the Hindi remake of the critically acclaimed Tamil hit film "Aruvi". The remake will be directed by E. Niwas, who has called the shots on films like "Shool", "Dum", and "Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega" in the past. E Niwas is a recipient of the National Award for the movie Shool, which was released in 1999.
While talking about adapting Aruvi’s world for the Hindi audience, the director of the film, E Niwas said in a statement, “Aruvi is not just a story of a hero. It’s a triumph over the labyrinths of life. It’s totally euphoric and a privilege to explore one of the most beautiful cinematic characters I have come across.”
The director further added that Fatima Sana Shaikh is a correct choice for the role, adding that he is super excited to collaborate with Applause Entertainment and Faith Films.
The 2016 Tamil film starred actress Aditi Balan in the lead role. Balan's protagonist Aruvi was deemed a fiery, progressive, post-modern symbol of feminism by most viewers.
Fatima while discussing how excited she is about playing Aruvi’s character, she said, “I am so thrilled to do the remake of Aruvi and really looking forward to dive deep into the skin of the character. I am really glad that Applause Entertainment and Faith Films have come together with E Niwas to make this great content and I am excited to embark on this journey.”
The Hindi remake is expected to go on floors in mid-2021.
"Equally funny and ferocious, 'Aruvi' is a provocative, feminist social satire that stunned us when we first saw it. We were drawn in by its unconventional narrative, deftly balancing its black comedy leanings, with the beats of a tautly executed thriller," said Sameer Nair, CEO of Applause Entertainment, who has produced the film with Faith Film.
About Aruvi
Aruvi which means Stream in Tamil was released in 2016 and was the directorial debut of Arun Prabu Purushothaman. The film garnered critical acclaim and was successful at the box office as it came across as a fresh social satire. The film was appreciated at several international film festivals winning awards and cult status. The story is about a middle-class girl who was disowned and abused by her own family for bringing shame to them. She later embarks on her own journey by witnessing struggles on her path. The movie was also praised by the audience as a commercial entertainer that also held a mirror to society, with its harsh commentary on consumerism and misogyny, among other prevalent issues. The film’s lead character Aruvi was heralded as a progressive, post-modern symbol of feminism.