Bollywood actor Nana Patekar, who returns in the sequel to 2004 crime drama Ab Tak Chappan, claims that you don’t have to watch the original to make sense of his new film.
“We are taking the story forward. Police inspector Sadhu Agashe is now 42, retired and lives in his village in isolation with his daughter. But something happens in the city and the police department wants him back. He isn’t keen but they somehow convince him. The story starts from there,” said Patekar in an interview with tabloid!.
Ab Tak Chappan 2, directed by Aejaz Gulab (Shimit Amin directed the original), chronicles the trials and triumphs of a cop known for his radical means of dealing with gangsters and criminals. From faking deadly encounters to wiping out the baddies by registering false criminal cases against them, his intentions are always noble, but his methods are mighty controversial.
“These days, I take on roles only if I find it promising ... Earlier in my career, there may have been compulsions for accepting films for money. But today, I take on roles only if I am thoroughly convinced. Ab Tak Chappan 2 explores the progress of my character Sadhu Agashe,” said Patekar, who has acted in blockbusters such as Raajneeti and Parinda. Not the most tactful actor in this industry, Patekar claims he isn’t worried about the reviews that will be rolled out.
“I have seen some films which were bad or trashy been given four stars. From that day on, I don’t believe in reviews.” The movie also stars Gul Panag and Ashutosh Rana.
