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Akshay Kumar to play Rajesh Khanna in RD Burman biopic
Akshay Kumar is in talks to play the late actor Rajesh Khanna in Farhan Akhtar's upcoming biopic on music composer R D Burman, NDTV Profit reports. Kumar is married to Twinkle Khanna,…
The Story in Brief
Akshay Kumar is in talks to play the late actor Rajesh Khanna in Farhan Akhtar's upcoming biopic on music composer R D Burman, NDTV Profit reports. Kumar is married to Twinkle Khanna, Rajesh Khanna's daughter with actor Dimple Kapadia. The project is reportedly in early stages and no official confirmation has been made.
While the casting would bring a family connection to the role, no studio or filmmaker has issued a statement confirming Kumar's involvement. The biopic is expected to cover Burman's life and career, with Rajesh Khanna being a key figure as the singer who popularised many of his compositions.
The Indian Opinion
This casting rumour feeds the usual Bollywood habit of putting a star in a biopic instead of an actor who can disappear into the role. Akshay Kumar's marital connection to Rajesh Khanna's family does not make him an automatic fit for the part. The real test is whether Farhan Akhtar and the producers announce a screen test or a workshop. Until then, take the buzz with salt.
Source: ndtvprofit.com
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