Is Ashutosh Gowariker neglecting his ambitious serial Mt Everest?

Ashutosh Gowariker's ambitious serial Mt Everest, which was to go on air in April was pushed to June and later August. Sources say that it has now been pushed further indefinitely.

The reason: Ashutosh is concentrating on his film Mohenjo-Daro starring Hrithik Roshan. "As a result, he is not able to give enough time for the serial, or plan its launch though 60% of the shoot is complete. Major portions of the serial were shot in Uttarakhand, and a part of it in New Zealand. Only 40 per cent is remaining," says a source.

Agreeing that the serial has been slightly delayed, a source close to the unit says, "The weather conditions in Uttarakhand were hostile which made it difficult to shoot, and that is the reason it got delayed. 

Ashutosh's other project (Mohenjo-Daro) has just started but the serial is nearing completion. Currently, it is being shot in and around Mumbai. However, nobody knows when it will be aired". We texted Ashutosh, but he did not revert.

Mt Everest produced by Ashutosh is touted to be one of the biggest and most expensive shows on Indian television. It is about a girl's ambition to conquer the highest mountain peak. To fulfill her dream and train herself, she joins a moutaineering institute. Milind Gunaji plays a pivotal role as the principal of the mountaineering institute, and Rajat Kapoor as the sponsor. The role of the girl who undertakes the expedition is being essayed by a newcomer.