Dhanush begins the shoot for The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir
Actor Dhanush has begun the shoot for his upcoming international film The Extraordinary Journey of the
fakir directed by Ken Scott. The film stars Dhanush in the lead and the shoot for the same began this
week. The film is based on The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir who got trapped in an IKEA wardrobe
by Romain Puertolas. The screen play of the film is by Puertolas and Luc Bossi (Brio films) and has a
conglomeration of production houses from 3 different continents. The shooting has commenced earlier
this month and is expected to be shot in Mumbai (India), Brussels (Belgium), Rome (Italy) and Paris
(France).
Producer Luc Bossi of Brio Films says, “The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir” is also an out of the
ordinary production adventure, creating through its producers, locations and talent a unique bridge
between India, Europe and Hollywood. It’s cast reunites actors from more than 15 countries and an
International Indo-French-Belgian-Italian crew with a common passion and goal: Tell a universal story
full of laughs and emotions.”
Speaking about the film, actor Dhanush says, “So happy to be a part of this film with collaborators from
3 continents, looking forward to an extraordinary journey ahead.” Taking the enthusiasm further,
director Ken Scott adds, “I’m super excited to be working with Dhanush who is so talented and great to
work with.”
Starring Dhanush in the titular role of the fakir, the film, as the name suggests, marks an extraordinary
journey in the life of Aja aka Ajatshatru (Dhanush). After the death of his mother – the Fakir takes on a
journey to track down his father – a man he never knew. The quest takes him to Paris and soon, he
realizes his destination is all set to change his journey. From falling in love to brushing shoulders with a
Hollywood star, to dodging hit-men and being held as a hostage in a bureaucratic war the Fakir’s life
goes hilariously awry the moment he steps into Parisian soil, despite his best intentions. The film has
music by Nicolas Errera, while Amit Trivedi has composed two Hindi songs in the film.
By Shreya Karuna De/ News Mania Desk
