- By Ridhi Suri
- Wed, 14 Aug 2024 09:59 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Fashion 2 On Cards? The 2008 film directed and co-produced by Madhur Bhandarkar, stars Priyanka Chopra, Kangana Ranaut, and Mugdha Godse in leading roles, with Arjan Bajwa, Samir Soni, and Arbaaz Khan in supporting roles. The screenplay was co-written by Ajay Monga, Bhandarkar, and Anuraadha Tewari, and the film was shot in Mumbai and Chandigarh. Now, the filmmaker might be considering a sequel to Fashion. In a recent interview, he suggested that the Priyanka Chopra and Kangana Ranaut starrer has the potential for a follow-up.
Bhandarkar revealed that if he decides to make Fashion 2, the sequel would explore the decreasing influence of supermodels in the fashion industry, as celebrities and social media influencers have become the main attractions on the runway. According to Bollywood Hungama, the filmmaker, "I feel Fashion has all the potential for a sequel. Today, the world of fashion has changed. As a filmmaker, I feel I have a lot of material and hence, it can be turned into a show, spanning a couple of seasons. But it also is apt for a film. Hence, nothing has been decided yet. The subject, however, is interesting. Social media has completely taken over. There was a time when we used to hear of supermodels. But in the last few years, can you recall the name of any supermodel? Bollywood celebs have taken over and have become showstoppers."
"This is what I want to ask through Fashion 2 – where have these supermodels disappeared? A girl sitting in some small town can be a model or an influencer. I want to focus on these aspects," the filmmaker added.
About Fashion Movie
Fashion was highly acclaimed by audiences, with Priyanka Chopra receiving the National Film Award for Best Actress for her role. Meanwhile, Kangana Ranaut won the award for Best Supporting Actress. Music for the film was composed by Salim–Sulaiman, with lyrics by Irfan Siddiqui and Sandeep Nath. The project, which began development in 2006, had a budget of Rs 180 million (US$2.2 million).
The story of Fashion follows Meghna Mathur, an aspiring model, as she transforms from a small-town girl into a supermodel. The film delves into the complexities of the Indian fashion industry and the lives of various models, while addressing themes of feminism and female empowerment. Featuring appearances by several real-life fashion models playing themselves, the movie marked a major career milestone for Priyanka Chopra, who had previously faced a series of flops before this success.