Vijay Ratnakar Gutte, for his directorial debut, The Accidental Prime Minister, has roped in Akshaye Khanna to play the role of the former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh’s media advisor and chief spokesperson, Sanjay Baru. Anupam Kher will be essaying the role of Dr Manmohan Singh.
In an interview with Mumbai Mirror, Gutte admitted that he feels blessed to be making his screen debut with Anupam Kher and Akshaye Khanna.
Calling the screenplay ‘outstanding’, Akshaye thinks the film will only add accolades to his own filmography, while getting to work with a new director.
As he is yet to meet the man who he plays on celluloid, Akshaye has managed to read the book that has promoted his role.
The Accidental Prime Minister is being produced by Bohra Brothers and Rudra Productions. It will go on floors on 31 March. It is slated for a theatrical release on 21 December 2018 and is based on the bestselling book of the same name.
(Source: Mumbai Mirror)
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