Anil Kapoor: ‘Battle For Bittora’ will make a fantastic film

Actor-producer Anil Kapoor, who has bought the movie rights of author Anuja Chauhan’s novel “Battle For Bittora”, is very excited about the project and says it will make for a fantastic film.

“The way I got excited for my ’24’ project (Indian adaptation of American TV series of like name), the same way I am very passionate and very excited about this film also,” the 57-year-old told reporters here.

“I feel the content of the book will make a fantastic film,” he added.

“Battle For Bittora” is a love story between two politicians who, despite being in love, are contesting against each other in the elections.

The actor-producer has roped in his daughter Sonam Kapoor for the film, however, he didn’t reveal anything about her role and said, and “It is too early to talk about it”.

Anil has earlier produced “Badhaai Ho Badhaai”, “Gandhi, My Father” and “Aisha” among others.

Meanwhile, he is looking forward to Sonam starrer “Bewakoofiyan”, slated to release March 14.

“I have read the script of ‘Bewakoofiyaan’. It will be a nice, fun and romantic film and I am looking forward to it,” he said.

“Bewakoofiyaan”, produced by Yash Raj Films, directed by Nupur Asthana, also features Ayushmann Khurrana and Rishi Kapoor.

Inputs by IANS