SRK Animated

You'll soon see SRK's youthful antics and Helen's sinuous moves in an entirely different format. When the animated versions of Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and Howrah Bridge hit the screens it'll be another take on these popular movies. But will they recapture the magic of the originals ?

"If the film has been a big hit, there's a charm in seeing it 're-imagined' ," says director Subhash Ghai. "That's why a well-made animated remake will work." Ghai believes the results will depend on the choice of story. "It has to be one that can be re-told differently," adds the director, who also runs an animation school.

"Animation is reaching new heights," says Anil Nagrath, secretary, Indian Motion Pictures Producers' Association. "The technology is there, but the formula has to be right for a film to work in this format," he says.

Corporate communications head for a multiplex chain Shunali Shroff also believes treatment will be the key. "The idea is good, but the success of the film will depend on how well it's produced." She adds that movie-goers today demand high quality. "Remaking a black 'n ' white classic like Howrah Bridge with new technology will certainly give it zing. Also, it'll be interesting to see what an animated Helen looks like," she says.

As far as quality is concerned, we still have a long way to go, says Deepak Bhanusali, who was part of the production team of My Friend Ganesha. "We're yet to meet international animation standards. Hollywood is three steps ahead of us," he says.

Technology apart, content is important, says Ghai. "It's the most important thing," he says. "Eventually, it depends on the filmmaker's imagination . Making an animated version of a film allows a filmmaker to exploit areas that wouldn't have been possible in live action," he adds.

Movie-goers agree they'd like a fresh perspective if an old favourite were to be rereleased in an animated version . "If it's a film I've already seen, I'd like it to have a new element," says actress Chaya Singh, who wants to see an animated version of Sholay. TV anchor Mini Mathur is not too fascinated by the idea of recycling old movies. "If it's like Spider-Man where there's a lot of difference between the comic strip and the movie, then I'd like to see that. Otherwise, I'd prefer watching Shah Rukh live any day."

COMING SOON... ANIMATED

Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

Howrah Bridge

Barsaat Ki Ek Raat

Amar Prem

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Krrish

Hum Tum

Devdas

Harry Potter

Lord Of The Rings

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Source: TNN