Bhavesh Joshi Superhero actor Priyanshu Painyuli has now been roped in to play Taapsee Pannu’s husband in Rashmi Rocket, according to a report by Mumbai Mirror. The sports-drama, which will be helmed by Akarsh Khurana, features Priyanshu as an officer in the army. The story of the Kutch athlete, Rashmi, is bankrolled by Ronnie Screwvalla’s RSVP Movies.
Priyanshu told the publication that his father is a retired colonel and that there was a time when he “wanted to join the army”, before he got “involved in dramatics and acting”. “Since I come from an army background, essaying this role is a matter of great pride.”
Priyanshu added that he said yes to Rashmi Rocket after Vishal Bhardwaj’s adaptation of Midnight’s Children was called off.
“I was supposed to be a part of Vishal Bhardwaj’s adaptation of Midnight’s Children and I had even blocked my dates for the film. However, the movie was shelved. So, when Akarsh approached me with Rashmi Rocket, I readily agreed”.Priyanshu Painyuli, Actor
The 31 year-old Bangalore-based actor also said that he has been friends with the director since they were performing theatre and they had worked together in High Jack (2018).
In Rashmi Rocket Taapsee Pannu will essay the role of the athlete from Gujarat. Because of her speed, folks from Rashmi’s village fondly called her Rocket.
Inputs from: Mumbai Mirror
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