Afghanistan-born,
Bhopal-educated model and actress Arshi Khan will be seen in India's
first mainline Bollywood 4D historical action film tentatively titled "The Last Emperor".
The film "The Last
Emperor" has a budget of Rs 120 crore for its making and will be shot
pre-dominantly in Maharashtra, but will also have schedules in Andhra
Pradesh and other parts of South India. The film will go on floors in
mid-March and will take approximately 6 to 8 months to complete, say
sources.
The film is produced by a Pune-based production house Ganesh Saraswati Films and
will be directed by a well-known director from the south V Ganesh
Kumar. Ganesh Saraswati Films is a tie-up between V Ganesh Kumar and
Anand Saraswati Films of Pune owned partly by an NCP politician from the
city.
The film also has a
mention of the Nizam of Hyderabad and a huge set is being planned on the
outskirts of Hyderabad to replicate and old 17th century fort.
The well-endowed and
voluptuous Arshi Khan who has now made Mumbai her home says, "It's a
pleasure to be part of this project. The film covers a historical era
and will portray the historical chronology of events in the late 16 and
early 17th century in Maharashtra and south India. Maharashtra was ruled
by the Mughals till the early 17th century after which the Marathas
were the predominant power in the region. The film will portray the rule
of the Nizamshahi of Ahmadnagar, Adilshah of Bijapur and the Qutubshah
of Golkonda as well as the emergence of the Maratha kingdom in the mid
17th century as seen by British soldier. It also covers the death of the
last Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in 1707 after an exhausting 27 years of
futile war against the emerging Maratha power."
Arshi Khan was born in
Afghanistan but came in India when she was just 4years old as her
parents migrated back in India to Bhopal, she finished her school and
college in Bhopal itself, and was attracted towards theater since her
early childhood. Acting brought her to Mumbai where she bagged many
assignments in a short span of six months. She was introduced to the
famous stage personality Janab Ehsaan Chishti, a famous director in
theater in Bhopal. Says Arshi, "Ehsaan ji thought that I have a
attractive face and figure and if I try I can possibly make it as an
actor." He used to instigate me, and it was at Ehsaan ji’s provocation
that I started acting in various dramas in Bhopal city. I started get
offers for modeling, and that’s how got assignments for modeling for
“Madame”, “Diesel Genes”, “Pepe Jeans”, “Agarwal Jewelers” and many
more." She simultaneously got a break in a Tamil Film “Malli Mishtu”
where she played the lead role opposite Tamil Star Naresh.
What is a 4D Film? 4D
films combine a 3D film with additional physical effects that occur in a
specially designed and constructed theater in synchronization with the
film. 4D films are not actually four-dimensional in the geometric sense
of the word. Because physical effects can be expensive to install, 4D
films are most often presented in custom-built specialty theaters at
special venues such as theme parks and amusement parks or malls.
However, some movie theaters have the ability to present 4D versions of
wide-release 3D films. The films Journey to the Center of the Earth
(2008), and Avatar (2009) are among the films that have received a 4D
treatment in certain theaters. Effects simulated in a 4D film may
include rain, wind, strobe lights, and vibration. Seats in 4D venues may
vibrate or move a few inches during the presentations. Other common
chair effects include air jets, water sprays, and leg and back ticklers.
Hall effects may include smoke, rain, lightning, air bubbles, and
special smells or aromas.
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