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SLB partners with Viacom18 for Gabbar, Mary Kom

21 Jun 2013

Viacom 18 today announced its association with Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Productions. Viacom18 and SLB are coming together to co-produce two highly anticipated projects Akshay Kumar starrer Gabbar and Mary Kom's biopic starring Priyanka Chopra.

Gabbar is a remake of a Tamil blockbuster Ramana to be directed by Krish of Vedam and Gam Yam fame. The Mary Kom Biopic is directed by Omung Kumar.

Commenting on this development, Ajit Andhare, COO, Viacom18 Motion Pictures, said "We are pleased to partner with Sanjay Leela Bhansali, and proud to be add Gabbar and Mary Kom to our slate. This step reflects our belief in venturing boldly into associations with passionate, likeminded partners to deliver great content." "We are extremely happy to associate with Viacom 18 Motion Pictures, their passion, understanding for cinema remains same as ours", says Sanjay Leela Bhansali.

While Mary Kom went on the floor this week, Gabbar is expected to go on floor later this year.