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Veteran filmmaker Subhash Ghai, known for delivering iconic Bollywood hits like Karz, Hero, Ram Lakhan and Taal, has officially announced his comeback movie. The announcement, made on Monday, 30 June, revealed actor Riteish Deshmukh as the lead, though very few details about the film’s storyline or genre have been shared. What caught everyone’s attention was the playful way Ghai chose to make this annoucement. Instead of a standard announcement, he posted a photo of Riteish dressed as a woman, sparking curiosity among fans and celebrities alike. 

Subhash Ghai took to Instagram and shared the photo and wrote, “She is our next heroine in our upcoming film under Mukta Arts. A classic beauty. Can you guess the name of this beautiful girl? Please do write.” This led many to wonder if the movie would revolve around a cross-dressing character or if the photo was simply a light-hearted teaser. The photo used is actually from Riteish Deshmukh’s 2006 comedy Apna Sapna Money Money, where he played a clever conman who disguises himself as a woman to achieve his goals. 

 
 
 
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Fans Reaction On Subhash Ghai’s Post

The comment section of Ghai’s post was filled with excitement and humour. Actress Mahima Chaudhry, who debuted in Ghai’s Pardes, playfully commented, “That’s Desh mukh. What about Pardes mukh?” Another fan wrote, “Deshmukh in heroine role? That would be great to watch.” Several fans quickly identified the photo from Apna Sapna Money Money, calling it one of Riteish’s best comedy moments.

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Subhash Ghai also recently spoke about why he hasn’t been directing many films in recent years. In an interview with film critic Komal Nahta on the chat show Game Changers, Ghai admitted that he has felt disheartened by the changes in the film industry. “I don’t see love among people anymore, just people working like machines,” he said. He added that creativity often takes a backseat now, with more importance given to strict deadlines and money.

He shared a specific instance to explain the shift. “I told a writer my story idea and asked him to work on it. He quickly laid out a detailed timeline—‘First draft in 15 days, second in 3 days, and so on.’ I laughed and said, ‘Are you making rotis or what?’ It felt like a delivery schedule, not a creative process,” he recalled.