The Signature
| The Signature | |
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| Directed by | Gajendra Ahire |
| Based on | Anumati (2013 Marathi film) |
| Produced by | K. C. Bokadia Anupam Kher |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Krishna Soren |
| Edited by | Anant Kamath |
Production company | Anupam Kher Studio |
| Distributed by | ZEE5 |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
The Signature is a 2024 Hindi-language drama film directed by Gajendra Ahire and produced by K. C. Bokadia and Anupam Kher Studio.[1][2] It is a Hindi adaptation of the National Award-winning 2013 Marathi film Anumati, which originally starred Vikram Gokhale.[3] The Hindi remake features Anupam Kher in the lead role,[4] with Mahima Chaudhry,[5][6] Ranvir Shorey, Annu Kapoor, Manoj Joshi, and Neena Kulkarni in supporting roles. The film is a comeback for Mahima who was last seen in 'Dark Chocolate' in 2016. The film is scheduled to premiere on October 4, 2024, on the streaming platform ZEE5 and had an early screening at the Namaste Vietnam Festival in 2023.[3]
Plot
[edit]The Signature centers around an elderly man whose life takes a tragic turn when his wife becomes critically ill and is hospitalized. As her condition worsens, the man faces numerous financial and emotional challenges in his efforts to save her. Despite his growing hopelessness, he finds support from an old college friend who helps him navigate his difficulties.[7]
Cast
[edit]- Anupam Kher as the elderly husband[8]
- Mahima Chaudhry
- Ranvir Shorey
- Annu Kapoor
- Manoj Joshi
- Neena Kulkarni as Kher's wife[2]
- Sneha Paul
- Mahira Khan as Anjali's daughter
- Harman D'Souza
- Asrar Khan as Jeweler
Production
[edit]The film was shot on location in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.[9][10] Principal photography began on June 5, 2022.[11] The title was selected through a social media poll and the first look poster was unveiled in June 2024.[3][7] The film is scheduled to premiere as a ZEE5 original on October 4, 2024,[12] following its world premiere at the Namaste Vietnam Festival 2023.[13][14]
References
[edit]- ^ "Anupam Kher shares first poster of 'The Signature', a beautiful story of a 'common man'". The Economic Times. 2022-06-21. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 2024-09-28.
- ^ a b "Anupam Kher to co-produce 'The Signature' - Exclusive". The Times of India. 2022-07-01. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-09-28.
- ^ a b c Mukherjee, Shrestha. "The Signature: Anupam Kher and Mahima Chaudhary's film to premiere on ZEE5 next month". The Telegraph online.
- ^ "Did you know Anupam Kher is reprising Vikram Gokhale's role in Anumati for The Signature?". The Times of India. 2023-10-31. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-09-28.
- ^ "Anupam Kher is NOT bald in Mahima Chaudhry's comeback film 'The Signature': First Look REVEALED!". The Times of India. 2022-06-11. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-09-28.
- ^ "Mahima Chaudhry Begins Shooting for The Signature With Anupam Kher Post Cancer Recovery, See Post". News18. 2022-06-11. Retrieved 2024-09-28.
- ^ a b "The Signature OTT Release Date: When & Where To Watch Anupam Kher's Film Online". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 2024-09-28.
- ^ Bhatnagar, Akash. "Anupam Kher: I have always been the face of change; the problem is that the world has only now acknowledged it". Hindustan Times.
- ^ "Mahima Chaudhry unveils her first look from Anupam Kher's The Signature. Fans call her a hero". India Today. 2022-06-10. Retrieved 2024-09-28.
- ^ "Mahima Chaudhry laughs through her tears in new photoshoot with Anupam Kher. Watch". India Today. 2022-06-12. Retrieved 2024-09-28.
- ^ "Anupam Kher wraps shooting of upcoming drama 'The Signature', shares first look poster". The Economic Times. 2022-06-20. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 2024-09-28.
- ^ "Anupam Kher's The Signature poster out! Film to hit streaming in October 2024 - Details inside". OTTPlay. Retrieved 2024-09-28.
- ^ Singh, Jashandeep. "The Signature OTT Release Update: Where & When To Watch The Anupam Kher Film". Koimoi.
- ^ "The Signature: Anupam Kher unveils the title of his 525th film". OTTPlay. Retrieved 2024-09-28.