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Akshay Kumar to play Rajesh Khanna in Farhan Akhtar’s R.D. Burman biopic
Akshay Kumar to play Rajesh Khanna in Farhan Akhtar’s R.D. Burman biopic
Akshay Kumar is set to play legendary actor Rajesh Khanna in Farhan Akhtar's upcoming biopic on music composer R.D. Burman. The film will explore Burman's life and his iconic partnership with Khanna.…
The Story in Brief
Akshay Kumar is set to play legendary actor Rajesh Khanna in Farhan Akhtar's upcoming biopic on music composer R.D. Burman. The film will explore Burman's life and his iconic partnership with Khanna. Kumar is married to Twinkle Khanna, the daughter of Rajesh Khanna and Dimple Kapadia, giving the casting a personal connection. The project aims to chronicle the golden era of Hindi cinema through the lens of Burman's musical journey.
The Indian Opinion
The buzz around Akshay Kumar portraying Rajesh Khanna in a biopic on R.D. Burman has sparked predictable debates over casting choices. Some claim nepotism favours the actor because of his marriage to Twinkle Khanna, the late star's daughter. Yet few recall that Akshay has proven his mettle in biographical roles before. Why judge a film before it is even shot? The real test will be whether the movie does justice to the musical genius of Pancham Da, not who wears the kurta.
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