The actor-singer is pumping iron for his forthcoming film after apparently replacing Shahid Kapoor to clinch the lead role
Ali Zafar who have been till date cast in mushy, romantic roles is ready to damage the mildew. The actor-singer-composer-lyricist is alleged to be pumping iron for his first all-out action role.
While there was speculation that he’s playing Shahid Kapoor’s brother within the Hindi remake of the southern flick, Vettai, recent buzz suggests he could well be playing the primary lead himself.
According to trade sources, Ali could finally end up playing the part originally offered to Shahid. “Although he was earlier offered the brother’s character, Ali might step into Shahid’s role if the latter doesn’t decide to the film,” revealed our informer, attributing the change to Shahid not being convinced about south Indian director Linguswamy’s Hindi version.
Since the producers and director are keen to remake Vettai in Hindi, they won’t wait forever for Shahid to decide to the film.
As our source says, “After some degree in time, they’ll move on without Shahid. And Ali is a good, dedicated and hard-working actor. He has also set to work on his physique for the action sequences within the film. So there’s no the reason for this is that he can’t do this part.”
Ali confirms that he’s doing an action film, but declined to comment saying, “Various talks are on, things are happening. I’d rather you watch for the official announcement.”
He was forthcoming when asked about stepping out of his romantic image and into the shoes of an action hero.
“I like challenging myself. So I put myself in difficult situations, and consequently push myself to explore as an actor,” he enthused. PARTIAL TO action since he was young, Ali states, “As a kid, I used to attract action comics. I still sketch action figures.”
Courtesy: Mid-Day.com
