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India Today
7 days ago
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Deepika Padukone steps away from acting in The Intern remake: Report
After years of waiting, the Hindi remake of 'The Intern' is finally moving ahead, but this time, Deepika Padukone won't be acting in it. She was earlier set to star with Amitabh Bachchan, but has now decided to only produce the film under her company, KA Productions.A source close to the development told Mid-Day, 'This time, Deepika will step away from acting in the film to serve solely as a producer, overseeing the creative and logistical reboot. A new leading lady is being cast to play the part she was once slated to perform.'advertisementThe source added that Padukone is using this shift to expand her creative horizons. 'The Intern is the first of five projects she plans to mount in the coming year. She is looking to tell stories that are globally relevant.' Based on the 2015 Hollywood hit starring Anne Hathaway and Robert De Niro, the Hindi version has been in the works since 2020, when KA Productions acquired the rights. Originally, the senior role was to be played by Rishi Kapoor, but after his passing, Amitabh Bachchan came on board. However, the film's production has faced repeated delays due to the pandemic, Padukone's maternity break, and scheduling 2020, Padukone had said, ''The Intern' is an intimate, relationship-driven film, set in and around the workplace; a story that I believe is very relevant to the present-day social and cultural environment. I have been looking for a light, breezy comedy-drama and this story fits in seamlessly. I cannot wait to begin this journey.'The Hindi remake will be co-produced by Sunil Kheterpal along with Warner Brothers India, KA Productions, and Azure Entertainment. Amit Ravindernath Sharma was attached to direct, with the film initially planned for a 2022 summer story's global appeal has also led to other adaptations, including a Japanese TV version in 2022, 'Unicorn Ni Notte', starring Hidetoshi Nishijima and Mei Nagano.- EndsMust Watch
News18
10-08-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Deepika Padukone Quits Amitabh Bachchan's The Intern As Actor
Last Updated: Deepika Padukone exits the Hindi remake of The Intern to focus on producing under KA Productions. Amitabh Bachchan stays, with a new lead actress to be cast. The long-delayed Hindi remake of The Intern is moving forward with a significant change in its casting plans. Deepika Padukone, who was originally set to star alongside Amitabh Bachchan, has decided to step away from her acting role in the project. Instead, she will focus exclusively on producing the film under her banner, KA Productions. The film, based on the 2015 Hollywood hit starring Anne Hathaway and Robert De Niro, has faced multiple setbacks since KA Productions acquired the rights in 2020. Initially, the senior role was to be played by Rishi Kapoor, but his passing left the project without a lead until Amitabh Bachchan came on board. Despite renewed announcements, filming never began, with the pandemic, Padukone's maternity break, and shifting schedules pushing production further. For nearly five years, the project remained on hold despite high-profile talent and strong studio support. A source close to the development confirmed to Mid-Day that Padukone will now be involved solely as a producer. 'This time, Deepika will step away from acting in the film to serve solely as a producer, overseeing the creative and logistical reboot. A new leading lady is being cast to play the part she was once slated to perform." The source added that Padukone is using this shift to expand her creative horizons. 'The Intern is the first of five projects she plans to mount in the coming year. She is looking to tell stories that are globally relevant." Speaking about the film in 2020, Deepika had said, 'The Intern is an intimate, relationship-driven film, set in and around the workplace; a story that I believe is very relevant to the present-day social and cultural environment. I have been looking for a light, breezy comedy-drama and this story fits in seamlessly. I cannot wait to begin this journey." According to Deepika's 2021 Instagram post, the The Intern remake will be co-produced by Sunil Kheterpal with Warner Brothers India, Ka Productions and Azure Entertainment collaborating on the film. Amit Ravindernath Sharma was to direct the film, which was supposed to release in the summer of 2022. The Intern has inspired other versions, including a Japanese TV adaptation titled Unicorn Ni Notte in 2022, where Hidetoshi Nishijima played the Robert De Niro role and Mei Nagano took on Anne Hathaway's character. Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
10-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Deepika Padukone steps back from acting in ‘The Intern' remake; will focus as producer on the project: Report
The Hindi remake of the Hollywood hit 'The Intern' was first announced in 2021, with Deepika Padukone set to both act and produce. The plan was for a quick turnaround and a release the following year. But almost five years later, with little progress and only a few updates, reports now say DP will not appear in front of the camera. Instead, she will focus only on producing the film, leading what's being called a 'creative and logistical reboot' of the project. Search begins for new female lead A report by Mid-Day revealed, 'This time, Deepika will step away from acting in the film to serve solely as a producer, overseeing the creative and logistical reboot. A new leading lady is being cast to play the part she was once slated to perform.' Casting for the new heroine is now underway, with the fresh production set to be guided entirely by Padukone's vision as producer. Shift towards telling global stories According to the same report, Padukone's move reflects a bigger career change. 'The Intern is the first of five projects she plans to mount in the coming year. She is looking to tell stories that are globally relevant,' the report added. Popular tale with worldwide appeal The original 2015 film 'The Intern', directed by Nancy Meyers, starred Robert De Niro as a senior intern at a fashion start-up, with Anne Hathaway as the company founder. The warm and uplifting story has already been adapted in Japan as the 2022 TV drama 'Unicorn Ni Notte', featuring Hidetoshi Nishijima and Mei Nagano in the lead roles. Deepika has a busy acting schedule Even though she will not act in 'The Intern' remake, Deepika's acting career is quite busy. She is set to reunite with director Atlee after their blockbuster hit 'Jawan', and is also reportedly playing a key role in Shah Rukh Khan 's upcoming film 'King'.
