MUMBAI: In a unique exhibition strategy, PVR Director‘s Rare, an alternative programming wing of the PVR multiplex chain, has decided to re-release Sai Paranjpe‘s cult classic Chashme Buddoor audiences on 5 April, the same day when its modern-day remake is scheduled to open in cinemas.

Avers head of Director‘s Rare Shiladitya Bora, "Earlier we had decided to release it a week ahead and then decided to release it on the same day because the buzz will be maximum during that time."

While the original stars Farooque Sheikh, Ravi Baswani and Rakesh Bedi as three friends along with Deepti Naval who essayed the role of detergent-selling Miss Chamko.

The remake has been directed by David Dhawan with Ali Zafar and Taapsee Pannu in the lead.