The tensions on
the Indo-Pak border were felt strongly in Bollywood with the industry divided
over whether Pakistani artistes should be allowed to work in the Indian film
industry.
The Bollywood
careers of actors like Fawad Khan and Mahira Khan seem to be in a limbo and now
another name has been added to the list.
Pakistani
singer-actor Ali Zafar's younger brother Danyal Zafar was set to make his
Bollywood debut with a YRF project directed by Habib Faisal.
But with the
popular sentiment firmly against Pakistani artistes, Danyal seems to be out of
the project.
But guess what?
Ranbir Kapoor’s cousin brother Aadar Jain is the top contender to replace
Danyal.
A source told
SpotboyE.com, “Yash Raj Films has worked with Ali in the past. But post the Uri
attacks and the controversy surrounding Pakistani artistes, YRF didn’t want to
proceed with their earlier decision to introduce Danyal in India. They looked
at other options, as they always wanted to cast a fresh face for the film and
as of now Aadar is finalized for this film and workshops are on. The film will
go on floor by the end of November.”
The film’s story
is based on six jail convicts who get together and create their own music band.
Aadar has previously assisted Farah Khan on Happy New Year and studied acting
and filmmaking at an American university.
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