The film stars Anupam Kher as Manmohan Singh, the politician who served as the Prime Minister of India from 2004 to 2014 under the United Progressive Alliance.
Why is his biopic titled 'The Accidental Prime Minister'
Just like his stint as the Finance Minister during the Narasimha Rao Government when the nation opened from its Socialist enclosure towards an open economy, Manmohan Singh was the best bet for the highest executive post after Sonia Gandhi refused to take the honor fearing widespread discontent over her foreign origins.
Welcome the reel cabinet! Here's a picture of the Main Cabinet of #TheAccidentalPrimeMinister!@AnupamPKher @mehtahansal @suzannebernert #AkshayeKhanna @mayankis @Bohrabrosoffic1 @AahanaKumra @GutteVijay @mathurarjun pic.twitter.com/Rx2PuCNXfx
— The Accidental Prime Minister (@TAPMofficial) July 23, 2018
The genesis of the flick is Sanjaya Baru’s 2014 memoir of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh
The flick is based Sanjaya Baru’s 2014 memoir of former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. Sanjaya Baru is a journalist and political commentator and served as the media advisor and the chief spokesperson of Manmohan Singh during his first term in office from May 2004 to August 2008.
interview: Vijay Gutte on The Accidental Prime Minister: No one can take away my right to make a film on Manmohan Singh - Mumbai Mirror https://t.co/ICqBZ1jvHf
— Rohit Kumar (@RohitKu08461525) December 18, 2018
Anupam Kher, a BJP diehard supporter plays the central role of Manmohan Singh
There was a lot of controversy after Anupam Kher, a known Congress critic and BJP supporter was to play the leading role of Dr. Manmohan Singh. However, Anupam Kher brushed aside criticism and said that acting is his first passion and it comes before his political affiliations.
And it's a wrap for #TheAccidentalPrimeMinister! @AnupamPKher as #DrManmohanSingh gave the clap for the last shot! The film releases on 21st December.@GutteVijay @suzannebernert #HansalMehta #AkshayeKhanna @mayankis @Bohrabrosoffic1 @AahanaKumra @mathurarjun @ashokepandit pic.twitter.com/mZxR4LNTan
— The Accidental Prime Minister (@TAPMofficial) October 27, 2018
Eerie similarity with the launch timing of the book and the film
Sanjaya Baru’s 2014 memoir of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was released just before the Lok Sabha elections in 2014. The launch of the cinematic adaptation also is just before the 17 Lok Sabha elections in 2019. A similarity or is there more to it? Detractors also described Sanjay Baru's memoir as the work of a disgruntled media advisor and the chief spokesperson who was not given an extension by the PM during his second term.
On the last day shoot of #TheAccidentalPrimeMinister someone shoots a off camera moment between @suzannebernert playing #MrsSoniaGandhi & I having tea & biscuits. Shares it on social media. It is already on tv now. Best option is to share it myself. So here it is. Enjoy.😊🤓👇 pic.twitter.com/HVs0YR0yxQ
— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) October 26, 2018
The film could be a stepping stone for political aspiration by Anupam Kher
Though vehemently denied it seems Anupam Kher has political ambitions and the latest flick could be that stepping stone. Remember his wife Kiron Kher is a BJP MP from Chandigarh
