Bad news for fans: After a 4-year wait, Anil Kapoor's 'Modern Family' remake ain't happening now

The initial announcement for the remake of the show was made in 2015.

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Anil Kapoor earlier bought the rights of another American show, the terrorism drama '24' and starred in its Hindi adaptation of the same name.
MUMBAI: Actor Anil Kapoor says the Hindi adaptation of popular American sitcom 'Modern Family' is not moving ahead. The initial announcement for the remake of the show was made in 2015.

Asked about an update on the show, Anil told , "It's not happening. Unfortunately it didn't materialise."

'Modern Family' is an Emmy Award-winning American mockumentary sitcom focussing on the lives of dysfunctional families in Los Angeles.


The actor earlier bought the rights of another American show, the terrorism drama '24' and starred in its Hindi adaptation of the same name. It aired in 2013.

Anil will be next seen in Anees Bazmee's comedy 'Pagalpanti'. The film also features John Abraham, Arshad Warsi, Ileana D'Cruz, Kriti Kharbanda and Pulkit Samrat.

The actor also has 'Malang' and Karan Johar's historical drama 'Takht' in the pipeline.
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Anil said his drive for his job helps him constantly push the boundaries.

"I love my work. You have to love what you do to keep going back to it and everything falls in place. You have to love your work as much as you love your mother, wife or child. The purity is visible on screen. You can't fake genuine love," he added.

Akash-Shloka Wedding: Nita, Isha Dazzle In Pink; Anil Ambani, SRK, Tendulkars Attend
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Akash Ambani and Shoka Mehta's pre-wedding festivities started with a bang.

The Ambanis began the baraat ceremony at Mumbai's Trident hotel. Big names from the world of business, entertainment and politics attended the celebrations.

The wedding rituals will be held at the Jio World Centre in Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai.

Here's a look at how the Ambanis celebrated.
Akash Ambani and Shoka Mehta's pre-wedding festivities started with a bang. The Ambanis began the baraat ceremony at Mumbai's Trident hotel. Big names from the world of business, entertainment and p..
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The Ambanis dressed in shades of pink for the baarat. Anant Ambani's rumoured girlfriend Radhika Merchant dazzled in an orange lehenga with silver embellishments. Isha Ambani's husband Anand Piramal (hidden behind Isha) opted for an ivory kurta for the event.

In pic (from left): Radhika Merchant, Anant Ambani, Nita Ambani, Akash Ambani, Isha Ambani and Mukesh Ambani.
The Ambanis dressed in shades of pink for the baarat. Anant Ambani's rumoured girlfriend Radhika Merchant dazzled in an orange lehenga with silver embellishments. Isha Ambani's husband Anand Piramal ..
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Sundar Pichai attended the grand wedding with wife Anjali, dressed in traditional outfits. The Google CEO opted for a deep grey achkan for the party, while Mrs Pichai looked pretty in an ivory lehenga with colourful, floral embroidery.
Sundar Pichai attended the grand wedding with wife Anjali, dressed in traditional outfits. The Google CEO opted for a deep grey achkan for the party, while Mrs Pichai looked pretty in an ivory leheng..
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Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair (right) and his wife Cherie (2nd left) decided to go traditional for the wedding.

While the former minister wore a black bandhgala, his wife looked pretty in a cream suit with silver embroidery.
Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair (right) and his wife Cherie (2nd left) decided to go traditional for the wedding. While the former minister wore a black bandhgala, his wife looked pretty in a cr..
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Anil Ambani (2nd right) attended the celebrations with wife Tina (2nd left), and sons Jai Anmol (left) and Jai Anshul. While the men of the family were twinning in ivory, Mrs Ambani wore an orange lehenga with white embroidery.
Anil Ambani (2nd right) attended the celebrations with wife Tina (2nd left), and sons Jai Anmol (left) and Jai Anshul. While the men of the family were twinning in ivory, Mrs Ambani wore an orange l..
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The Bachchans arrived in full force for the wedding party.

In pic (from left): Shweta Bachchan Nanda, Jaya Bachchan, Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Aradhya Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
The Bachchans arrived in full force for the wedding party. In pic (from left): Shweta Bachchan Nanda, Jaya Bachchan, Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Aradhya Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
Janhvi Kapoor (L), Katrina Kaif (C) and Alia Bhatt attended the party solo in bright colours of pink, blue and yellow.
Janhvi Kapoor (L), Katrina Kaif (C) and Alia Bhatt attended the party solo in bright colours of pink, blue and yellow.
Akash Ambani paid ode to his late grandfather Dhirubhai Ambani (in the photo frame) during the baraat ceremony. Kokilaben Ambani (right) also dressed in a pink saree.
Akash Ambani paid ode to his late grandfather Dhirubhai Ambani (in the photo frame) during the baraat ceremony. Kokilaben Ambani (right) also dressed in a pink saree.
Shah Rukh Khan and his wife Gauri Khan dazzled at the function. While King Khan wore a heavily-embroidered, white achkan with a pearl necklace, Mrs Khan opted for a grey, sheer saree with beads and embellishments.
Shah Rukh Khan and his wife Gauri Khan dazzled at the function. While King Khan wore a heavily-embroidered, white achkan with a pearl necklace, Mrs Khan opted for a grey, sheer saree with beads and e..
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Rajinikanth attended Akash Ambani and Shloka Mehta's wedding party with her newly-married daughter Soundarya and her husband Vishagan Vanangamudi.
The new bride wore a red-orange and mint green, Kanjivaram silk saree, and Vishagan optd for a Nehru Jacket and silk kurta. The 'Thailaiva' kept it simple is a crisp, white kurta.
Rajinikanth attended Akash Ambani and Shloka Mehta's wedding party with her newly-married daughter Soundarya and her husband Vishagan Vanangamudi. The new bride wore a red-orange and mint green, Kan..
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