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Eijaz to play film critic Khalid in next
Film critic Khalid Mohamed is penning a play on his life and times; TV actor Eijaz Khan has been chosen to portray the role.
Not so long ago, film critic-turned-director Khalid Mohammed announced that he was making a film on his own life. The film in question was titled Rutba and Vikram Bhatt had agreed to produce it. Model-turned-actor Rajneesh Duggal had been signed to play Khalid.
But Khalid and Vikram had creative differences and the deal fell through. However, Khalid still nurses a desire to put his life up on stage — the endeavour is to be monikered Kennedy Bridge. TV actor Eijaz Khan, Anita Hasanandani's ex-boyfriend, has been signed to play Khalid.
Pooja Bedi's ex-boyfriend Hanif Hilal, who participated in the dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 3, plays an equally pivotal part in the play.
"Kennedy Bridge is a close version of some incidents, which took place in Khalid's life. The play is very close to Khalid's heart. There are some very delicate moments in the story. Some changes will be introduced in Eijaz's look to suit the character," says a source.
Khalid has called Eijaz and Hanif to his residence several times to narrate portions of his life to help them get under the skin of their characters.
All the meetings have lasted for nearly three to four hours. Eijaz, who is currently out of the country, remained unavailable for comment.
However, Hanif confirmed that he is acting in Khalid's play Kennedy Bridge. "I cannot reveal my part, but it is integral to the script.
We have started rehearsing. We should be coming out with the first show in September," he said.
When contacted on Monday, Khalid said, "I am very busy. I am having dinner," and hung up. After that, he did not respond to our calls or text messages.
Not so long ago, film critic-turned-director Khalid Mohammed announced that he was making a film on his own life. The film in question was titled Rutba and Vikram Bhatt had agreed to produce it. Model-turned-actor Rajneesh Duggal had been signed to play Khalid.
But Khalid and Vikram had creative differences and the deal fell through. However, Khalid still nurses a desire to put his life up on stage — the endeavour is to be monikered Kennedy Bridge. TV actor Eijaz Khan, Anita Hasanandani's ex-boyfriend, has been signed to play Khalid.
Pooja Bedi's ex-boyfriend Hanif Hilal, who participated in the dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 3, plays an equally pivotal part in the play.
"Kennedy Bridge is a close version of some incidents, which took place in Khalid's life. The play is very close to Khalid's heart. There are some very delicate moments in the story. Some changes will be introduced in Eijaz's look to suit the character," says a source.
Khalid has called Eijaz and Hanif to his residence several times to narrate portions of his life to help them get under the skin of their characters.
All the meetings have lasted for nearly three to four hours. Eijaz, who is currently out of the country, remained unavailable for comment.
However, Hanif confirmed that he is acting in Khalid's play Kennedy Bridge. "I cannot reveal my part, but it is integral to the script.
We have started rehearsing. We should be coming out with the first show in September," he said.
When contacted on Monday, Khalid said, "I am very busy. I am having dinner," and hung up. After that, he did not respond to our calls or text messages.
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