Pankaj Tripathi to play southern star in 'Shakeela' biopic
Mumbai
July 31, 2018
Actor Pankaj Tripathi will essay the role of a southern film actor of
the 1990s in "Shakeela".
Based on the life of Malayalam film actress
Shakeela, the film will see Richa Chadha in the lead role. The movie, directed
by Indrajit Lankesh, will depict the life of the actress spanning from her young
days to becoming a popular name in the late 1990s.
Pankaj has been
studying his character's nuances carefully. He will join the team towards August
end in a location in Karnataka for the shoot.
"I am delighted to be part
of this biopic. It talks about the life of Shakeela that people need to hear and
my character is someone who is her friend and also an actor. It is amazing to
know all the stories, anecdotes and incidents that have happened in her life. I
am glad I could be a part of this film," Pankaj said in a statement.
The
actor has been very busy throughout the year so far, and has been appreciated
for his role in "Sacred Games".
Mumbai
July 31, 2018
Actor Pankaj Tripathi will essay the role of a southern film actor of
the 1990s in "Shakeela".
Based on the life of Malayalam film actress
Shakeela, the film will see Richa Chadha in the lead role. The movie, directed
by Indrajit Lankesh, will depict the life of the actress spanning from her young
days to becoming a popular name in the late 1990s.
Pankaj has been
studying his character's nuances carefully. He will join the team towards August
end in a location in Karnataka for the shoot.
"I am delighted to be part
of this biopic. It talks about the life of Shakeela that people need to hear and
my character is someone who is her friend and also an actor. It is amazing to
know all the stories, anecdotes and incidents that have happened in her life. I
am glad I could be a part of this film," Pankaj said in a statement.
The
actor has been very busy throughout the year so far, and has been appreciated
for his role in "Sacred Games".
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