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Anil Kapoor is excited to play a Muslim man in his next film

Anil Kapoor is excited to play a Muslim man in his next film

The actor will be working with Arjun Kapoor in his next.
27 Aug, 2016

After over three decades in the Bollywood industry, Anil Kapoor is trying something new in his next!

According to Hindustan Times, the 24 actor will be playing a Muslim man in his next film Fanney Khan. The film, directed by Rang de Basanti director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, will have Anil Kapoor working with his nephew Arjun Kapoor.

Says Anil Kapoor about the film, "Arjun has a double role in the project. He is the hero, while I am just a supporting actor.” He adds that he is “looking forward” to teaming up with Arjun, who according to him is a fantastic actor. “I am extremely excited about working with him. It’s going to be a good journey,” he adds. “Abhi toh shuruwat hain uski. Aage dekho kya karta hai woh (his career has just started; see what he does in the time to come). He adds.

The 59-yr old actor is excited to play this role, claiming that for him, it will be a trip down memory lane. "I remember, as a kid (growing up in Chembur), I used to go to Mohammed Ali Road, Bhendi Bazaar and Masjid Bunder a lot. I have spent quite a lot of my childhood at those places. I would just go there and walk around aimlessly," reveals Anil.

He adds, "Now that I have got an opportunity to play a guy who is from Bhendi Bazaar, and I’m playing a Muslim character for the first time, I’m looking forward to it. It is going to be a lot of fun. I can’t wait to sink my teeth into it."

This isn't the only first that the Slumdog Millionare actor will attempt soon. In another upcoming movie Mubaraka, Anil will be playing the role of a Sikh, a role he has never taken on properly.

"In Mubaraka, from the first frame to the last, I am playing a sardar. I have done songs such as ‘Hai hai mirchi’ (Biwi No 1; 1999), and another track in No Problem (2010), in which I played a sardar. But this time, I am playing a Sikh character in the entire film. I am looking forward to it" says Anil.

Well, Anil definitely has a lot on his plate and we're excited for all his ventures!

Comments

Changez_Khan Aug 27, 2016 08:10pm
Nice. Can't wait to see the film.
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sutapa Aug 27, 2016 09:32pm
Buddy..you can take up a role of Muslim man or Marathi or Sindhi but pls. don't take a role of Sikh Sardar. A Sikh role can be played well by Sunny or Salman.
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Rashid Sultan Aug 27, 2016 09:45pm
This Kapoor is an older Fawad Khan. A Fawad Khan look alike. Maybe they are related in some way?
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Amir khan Aug 28, 2016 12:34am
I heard last time anil kapoor family was originally from peshawar undivided india time like most of india actors ,
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Ahsan Gul Aug 28, 2016 07:44am
At age 59, a rare but lucrative chance for acting. We wish him success.
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Rana Aug 28, 2016 10:37am
Muslim man!!But what may be his depiction in 24 just check out.
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Pure Ind Aug 28, 2016 12:14pm
@Rashid Sultan may be Anil may have visited Pakistan in his younger days!!
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An Observer Aug 28, 2016 02:41pm
@Changez_Khan Why? You have nothing better to do.
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ali-da Aug 29, 2016 06:36am
Looking forward to see it in theater.
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D.K. PAMNANI Aug 29, 2016 12:02pm
Good
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