Kalank boasts of a stellar star cast. The Abhishek Varman directorial brings together some of the most popular names in B-Town. While it stars Student Of The Year (2012) and Dulhania franchise jodi Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt together, it also brings together Sanjay Dutt and Madhuri Dixit-Nene, who are sharing screen space after a long gap. Sonakshi Sinha and Aditya Roy Kapur complete the ensemble. The teaser of the period film, which was launched yesterday amidst much fanfare, reminds one of the world of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s films.

Being inspired

Apparently, Abhishek is a huge Bhansali fan. Though the former has not assisted the latter, he is an ardent admirer of the maker and considers himself his pupil. That’s probably the reason the posters of the movie gave the audience a vibe of SLB’s universe in terms of the colour palette and a larger-than-life feel. Producer Karan Johar had called it a “story of turbulent relationships and eternal love” in one of his posts. Every frame of the teaser boasts of grandeur that is depicted through stunning visuals.

Abhishek Varman (left) and Sanjay Leela Bhansali

Mounting a period drama

Abhishek’s last directorial venture, 2 States, was set in an urban space, hence the tone of the film was contemporary. Kalank, however, gives him a chance to think opulent as it’s an epic drama based in Hindustan. Says a source, “The love saga is set in the 1940s. Recreating that era gave the makers an opportunity to create looks and sets that have a vintage vibe to it, which would remind one of the look in SLB’s movies.”