´Ashoka´-Santoshi & Dr. Dwivedi (´Pinjar´) On A Collision Course Again?

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Well, we will definitely elaborate on what we are talking about. Around three years back, Dr. Dwivedi had announced a project based on the eternal love story between Prithviraj Chauhan and Sanyukta, featuring Sunny Deol. But at the same time Santoshi jumped into the fray announcing a project on the same subject, featuring his favourite Ajay Devgan. At that time, it was dubbed as an ego clash between Sunny Deol and Rajkumar Santoshi. But that was far from the truth. The obvious outcome was that both the projects were shelved.

However, that was not the end of the story. Sometimes back Dr. Chandraprakash Dwivedi disclosed his desire of making a film based on the life of Emperor Ashoka, where the post-sixty years of his life was to be portrayed on celluloid. Apparently, megastar Amitabh Bachchan was to have essayed the title role, and had agreed in principle.

But before the idea became practical, Santoshi has once again once again jumped the gun and announced a project, based on the same subject (and time period of the emporer's life). And yes, you have guessed it right, yet again featuring his favourite Ajay Devgan in the lead role.

Well, we must say old habits die hard and Santoshi has the same stereotype answer- He was not aware of Dr. Dwivedi’s plans. Any takers for that ?

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