Sunny Deol’s son Rajveer and Poonam Dhillon’s daughter Paloma are set to make their acting debut in ‘Dono’, which is also the directorial debut of Sooraj Barjatya’s son Avnish Barjatya. The teaser and music album of the film have been well-received by fans, who are already excited to see the on-screen chemistry between Rajveer and Paloma. The trailer, which is a modern-day story of romance, relationships, heartbreaks and closure, was released recently and has only further increased the anticipation for the film.
The launch event in Mumbai was rather grand and lived up to the feel and thought of a Rajshri film event. Families of all three debutants came together to remember their careers in nostalgia and power their next generation with love and blessings for their very first cinema and media debut.
Dharmendra Ji graced the screen digitally for his grandson Rajveer, Paloma and Avnish. He also remembered his association with Rajshri Productions on the film ‘Jeevan Mrityu’ (1970) that completed hundred weeks in theatres. Along with Dharamji, the OG producers of Rajshri – Kamal Kumar Barjatya and Ajit Kumar Barjatya also graced the stage. They were soon joined by Sunny Deol and Poonam Dhillon who walked to the stage on the title track of their very first film playing in the background – ‘Sohni Mahiwal’ (1984) which had music by Anu Malik.
Soon they were joined by veteran director Sooraj R. Barjatya and eminent producer Ashok Thakeria. The families then came together to flag off the trailer and present their kids for the first time to the world of cinema and its people.
Rooting for Paloma and Rajveer, their loved ones were also present. Sunny Deol and Poonam Dhillon expressed their feelings on this huge moment.
Sunny said, “I always speak from my heart and today I told Rajveer also to do so. I am very proud of what Avnish has done in bringing today’s relationships to the screen. It’s a film for the youngsters and I can vouch for it.”
Poonam added, “When I saw Rajveer and Paloma on screen, I didn’t feel like they were newcomers at all. They have done a great job, look so confident. The credit goes to Avnish, for bringing out wonderful work from them. The whole film is made with so much love, I would thank Sooraj Ji for looking after our bacchas (children).”
Rajveer and Paloma too seemed overwhelmed with the way their debut was celebrated. Their entry on stage with ‘Dono’ title track playing truly looked straight out of a fairytale. Rajveer shared, “I feel very confident as well as nervous with dad being here. I feel very blessed to be a part of this film. Avnish was writing the script for about 4 years. So I had immense trust and faith in him.”
An emotional Paloma shared, “We have been looking forward to this moment for quite some time now. Avnish, Rajveer and I have worked very hard so I hope everyone likes the film.”
Director Avnish also shared, “I wanted to make a film with all my heart, getting a stage like this is nothing more than what I could have asked for. ‘Dono’ is about the complications love can give, and also the strengths.”
Cheering for his son, Avnish, Sooraj Barjatya also said, “Today, my son is here as a director. I always thought he would become a CA. One day he came to me and said he wanted to direct. I remained quiet that time. I am so happy that with this film he has had his own voice. I only have gratitude for the legacy being carried forward. I just wanted Avnish to make his film keeping the Rajshri audience in mind. We are all nervous parents today, all our blessings to the kids.”
Rajshri Productions is in its 76th year of establishment and ‘Dono’ is Rajshri’s celebration film. The oldest production house in the county, forwards its legacy as the family’s fourth generation takes the baton for a long run. Rajshri has been a production house of debutants, launching fresh talent in all streams of film with pride. For its 59th Film Production, ‘Dono’ Rajshri is in association with Jio Studios.
‘Dono’ is all set to hit the theatres on October 5, 2023.
