Actor Anshuman Jha, who was last seen in Chauranga, has been roped in to star in an upcoming film titled…
Anshuman Jha (Photo Credits: Facebook)
Actor Anshuman Jha, who was last seen in Chauranga, has been roped in to star in an upcoming film titled Ishwar. The film will also feature Sharib Hashmi in a pivotal role.
Set in Allahabad, the film is a modern-day adaptation of William Shakespeare’s tragedy “Romeo and Juliet”.
Anshuman, who is best known for his roles in films like Love Sex Aur Dhokha, Bakrapur and Chauranga will play the titular role of Ishwar!
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Sharib of Phullu fame will essay the character of local young political crime lord. The lead actress of the film is yet to be revealed by the makers as the makers want it to be a surprise.
Anshuman, who was born in Allahabad, will be visiting his birthplace after almost 20 years to shoot this film.
“Romeo and Juliet is one of Shakespeare’s best work. And last I had done an adaptation of it in a school play. To be part of a film adaptation, and that too in Allahabad, is very special for me. Sometimes you don’t choose films, they choose you,” Anshuman said.
“Anshuman is probably the most talented young actor amd the most under-used actor of this generation. My adaptation focuses on the tension and rivalry between Romeo and Tybalt (characters from Romeo and Juliet),” Singrole said.
“It’s set in the northern heartland of India with the backdrop of the timeless love story between the shy righteous Ishwar and the innocent Isha,” Singrole added.
The film will go on floors on October 18 and is slated for a 2018 release.
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