(UTV | INDIA) – The filmmaker has announced his new project – a biopic, chronicling the achievements of one of Mumbai’s most revered top cops and former Commissioner of Police, Mumbai, Rakesh Maria.
Talking about the announcement, Rohit Shetty said, “Rakesh Maria: The man who stared terror in the face for 36 years!! His incredible journey spans all the way from the 1993 blasts in Mumbai, the underworld menace, to the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks in 2008.”
”Feel truly honored to be bringing this real-life super cop’s brave & fearless journey to the screen!!”. Rakesh Maria, an IPS officer, cleared his Civil Service Examination from the 1981 batch.
As Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic) in 1993, he cracked the Bombay serial blasts case, and later moved to DCP (Crime) and then Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime), of the Mumbai Police.
Maria solved the 2003 Gateway of India and Zaveri Bazaar twin blasts case. Maria was also given the responsibility of investigating the 26/11 Mumbai attacks in 2008 and interrogated Ajmal Kasab, the only terrorist captured alive, and successfully investigated the case.
Rakesh Maria commented, “It is exciting to re-live the journey, especially when piloted by a brilliant director like Rohit Shetty.”
”More than the nostalgia, it’s also a valuable opportunity to place before the people the extraordinary work of the Mumbai Police when facing tough challenges and working against all odds.”