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Monday, 29th Sept 2014, 6:43 PM IST Nawazuddin Siddiqui, who stunned us this year with his negative role in the film ‘Kick’, is now all set to star in the biopic of Bhupen Hazarika. The director of the film, Kalpana Lajmi has approached Nawazuddin to play the lead role in the film. There were also reports that Pooja Bhatt will be making her big screen comeback with the film, but Kalpana denied the reports and said, “We have finalised Sharbani Mukherjee as the actress and she will be playing my character whereas I have approached Nawazuddin Siddiqui to play Bhupen Da.” Kalpana revealed that the movie is quite close to her heart.She said, “I needed someone who would understand the nuances of the story. I have met Nawazuddin a few times regarding the project and I think he will do justice to the role. I am waiting for a nod from him. I have already finalised Sharbani.” The shooting of the biopic will take place in West Bengal,Bangladesh, Assam and New York. Lajmi said, “In New York, Bhupenda met Paul Leroy Robeson, who inspired him to write songs that celebrate life. A major portion of the film will also be shot there.” |