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Shuddhi (Translation: Purification) is an upcoming Indian romantic epic film directed by Karan Malhotra and co-written by Ekta Pathak Malhotra. Produced by Karan Johar for Dharma Productions, the film stars Hrithik Roshan, Kareena Kapoor, and Pankaj Kapur in integral roles. The film is expected to release in 2015.

Cast

 * Hrithik Roshan
 * Kareena Kapoor
 * Pankaj Kapur

Development
After the success of his debut film Agneepath (2012 film), Karan Malhotra began developing a new film for Dharma Productions with wife Ekta Pathak Malhotra. Whilst working on the script both Karan and Ekta made several research-based trips to Hrishikesh, one of the prominent shooting locations for the film. In March 2013, producer Karan Johar officially announced that Dharma Productions had begun pre-production on a new film venture titled Shuddhi. Speaking briefly on the film's script Malhotra stated, "It's a script close to my heart; a kind of thought on married life and the evolution we have gone through spiritually and psychologically." Shuddhi's plot involves the process of Punar Janam.

Though initially speculated that Malhotra's Shuddhi would be the theatrical adaptation of Amish Tripathi's "The Immortals of Meluha", it was later proven false.

Casting
The film's casting was predicated by the intense requirements present in the screenplay. Director Karan Malhotra expressed an early interest to cast Hrithik Roshan and Kareena Kapoor. After speaking with the actors, producer Karan Johar was able to sign both Roshan and Kapoor onto the film. The role of the film's antagonist will be played by Pankaj Kapur.

Filming
Shuddhi is expected to begin principal photography in Mumbai starting from July 2014. After which the film will extend its shooting to several other locations including Bhopal, Hrishikesh, Uttarakhand, and Ladakh. The film will be shot over a 180-day period.

Costumes
Manish Malhotra will be designing the costumes for Shuddhi.

Release
Dharma Productions originally planned to release the film in India on 23rd, October 2014. Later the release date was changed due to a delay in the film’s shooting schedule after actor Hrithik Roshan underwent brain surgery. The film is now expected to release in the year of 2015.

Music
The soundtrack for Shuddhi will be composed by the music director-composer duo Ajay-Atul. This is their second venture with Dharma Productions. Earlier they composed the music for Karan Malhotra's Agneepath (2012 film).