Bollywood
film ‘Kaun Kitney Paani Mein’ starring Kunal Kapoor, Radhika Apte, Gulshan
Grover and Saurabh Shukla, produced by one drop foundation in association with
eleeanora images and beyond dreams productions, deals with the most critical challenge
faced by the 21st Century i.e. WATER!
Several
A-listers of the Indian film industry came forward to support the film and
their friend Kunal Kapoor at a private screening held at Mumbai. Present at the
event were Hrithik Roshan, Imran Khan, Kiran Rao, Dia Mirza and many more and
the film received great reviews from all of them.
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| Actors Hrithik Roshan, Kunal Kapoor and Imran Khan at the premiere |
Everyone
encouraging the attempt and cause praised the film after watching it. One of
the Bollywood’s superstar and Kunal Kapoor’s best friend Hrithik said “Kunal is
been an inspiration to me, he is one guy I know who doesn't give up, he is a
bulldozer, unstoppable. He has proved himself, he is a great actor and I love
him." he added laughing "You have to enjoy the film if you have
someone that good looking on screen. Whatever is going on, you would still want
to watch it, you know, it’s going to work.”
Imran
Khan said “I am a big fan of satire; I think we don't make enough satire films
in India. I am really excited to see that someone has tried their hand” when
asked about who would he recommend the film to, he added,”Kunu is a very dear
friend of mine, I will recommend this film to all of you, to the entire
country.”
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| Dia Mirza at the premiere |
Kiran
Rao said “Bohot Umda film hai, it talks about a very important resource that is
water. How it can lead to discrimination and how people fight for water. The
performances in the film are classy, Saurabh Shukla, Gulshan Ji, Radhika, Kunal
has done a very good job, I really enjoyed it.”
Dia
said “A very interesting film on a very relevant subject for our country. A
very simply put but a very pertinent message for all. ”
Rakesh
Om Prakash Mehra said “Bohot mazeydaar film hai. Satire is not easy, it makes
you laugh but somewhere it also makes you think about the subject and the film
is like that. A very good attempt, Kunal and Radhika have worked with all their
heart, all the best to the film and all of them.
The film is directed by Nila Madhab Panda (award-winning
Director of ‘I am Kalam’) set in a hypothetical village in Odisha. The film is
a satire on the issue of water scarcity set against the backdrop of a
traditional Bollywood love story. The film seeks to entertain viewers but leave
them thinking about the importance of water conservation long after they leave
theaters. The film was produced by One Drop, an international organization in
the water sector, with the generous contribution of the Royal Bank of Canada
and United Technologies, as part of its unique social arts-oriented approach to
behavior change with respect to water and sanitation. Radhika Apte, Kunal
Kapoor, Saurabh Shukla and Gulshan Grover star in the film that is slated for
an all -India release on 28 August 2015.
“Water is a crucial
resource for all of us. We should not only conserve water but also use it
effectively”, said Arvind Kejriwal, Chief Minister Delhi,
at the premiere.
“We are
so very pleased and proud to have our film released in theaters. What started
as an idea to reach more people than ever before with our social arts approach
to water has become a reality thanks to the hard work and brilliant creativity
of Nila Madhab Panda, the actors, and everyone who worked on the film, said
Catherine B. Bachand, CEO, ONE DROP. “I hope that everyone who sees the film is
inspired towards change, because it is only in this way that we can truly
resolve the critical water issue in India and beyond.”
It
feels good to be a part of a film that is focused on such a critical issue that
our country is facing currently. I believe that there is enough water for
everyone, everywhere and can be made available to all if we use it judiciously.
I would request everyone to watch the film and take the key message to heart:
Please do not waste water. It is a finite precious resource”, said Kunal
Kapoor.
