Cinematographer Binod Pradhan turns director

Celebrated cinematographer Binod Pradhan, who has worked on films like 1942: A Love Story, Devdas, Rang De Basanti, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag and 2 States, is all set to make his directorial debut with Wedding Pulao.
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The film, which launches Anushka Ranjan in the lead, goes on floors mid-September and will be shot at exotic locales. Binod says, “It’s a tale of young love and friendship with a blend of promising fresh talent. The newcomers have been trained at The ITA School of Performing Arts, with an assembly of veterans like Rishi Kapoor, Satish Kaushik, etc.”
Director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, who has worked with the cinematographer on RDB and BMB, says, “Movies that we’ve done together have gained cult status.He has been my companion in everything from structuring to shooting, from screenplay to the final edit.”
Adds director Rajkumar Hirani, who has collaborated with Binod on Munna Bhai MBBS, “I’ve always wondered why he has never directed a film. He is not just a great cinematographer, but also a great storyteller who understands cinema deeply.”
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