cast Bollywood actors Alia Bhatt and Sushant
Singh Rajput and Pakistani actor Fawad
Khan in the film adaptation of his new book
"Love Curry".
In the past, Dubey has produced indie films
like "Geelee" and "Naach Ganesh", and made
a short film titled "Maratha Mandir Cinema"
featuring actress Sarika and actor-lyricist
Swanand Kirkire.
"I have already started scripting the film and
thinking about the casting. As the story is
mainly about three boys from India, Pakistan
and Bangladesh, I want to cast Sushant,
Fawad for the two of them," Dubey told
IANS.
"For the female lead, I think Alia can play the
part. Let's see how the casting goes," he
added.
Dubey launched the book on Friday night.
The story of "Love Curry" revolves around
three guys from three different continents
who live in the UK and how they go through
a journey of their life, love and cultural
identity.
Though the book is a light read, asked what
made him bring the element of identity
struggle of South Asians in a western
country, Dubey said: "I lived in London for
quite some time for my study and work. I
have seen how people are narrating their
story of identity struggle."
"Though the time has changed drastically
and thanks to the internet, people know
that India is not a country of snake
charmers anymore, there are snob people
with disinterest and misconception
regarding our culture."
"But at the same time, I do not want to treat
the issue with so much seriousness, rather
wanted to focus on how these three guys,
who are otherwise fighting against each
other as Indian and Pakistani unite as one in
a western country," Dubey added.
CREDITS: IANS.
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