Pankaj Tripathi's look from Shakeela has finally released and fans are super-excited to see him in a completely different avatar. He will play a south Indian superstar in the film. Shakeela is the biopic of south Indian adult star Shakeela and Richa Chadha will be playing the lead role in the film. In an interview with Indian Express, Pankaj Tripathi spoke about his character from Shakeela. He said, "I am thrilled that our little labour of love Shakeela is all set to release in theatres this Christmas. I am so excited about the film because I have worked with my very talented friend Richa Chadha in this film. I have a beautiful part in the film. I play an actor for the first time in my career. I have always wanted to play an actor on screen and bring out the idiosyncrasies of artistes on screen. It is an interesting and colourful character." Also Read - '83: Pankaj Tripathi REVEALS he would share his stories and 'extensive knowledge' to bond with the boys on set
Richa Chadha plays the role of the adult actor who was one of the biggest stars of the 1990s from Kerala and acted in several adult films in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada language. The film will be directed by Indrajit Lankesh. In a statement, the director said that Shakeela has been his passion project after the actor’s rags-to-riches story caught his attention. He said, "I did some extensive personal interviews with her and came to know so much about the person that she is behind that image of a star. And I knew that it is only Richa who can nail the part. This film will help youngsters who aspire to be part of the film industry understand that there is more to the overlying glitz and glamour." Also Read - Did you know Mr. India actor Satish Kaushik used to earn Rs. 400 a month as a cashier before venturing into films?
The film also stars Malayalam actor Rajeev Pillai and is produced by Sammy Nanwani and Sahil Nanwani. Shakeela is set to release this Christmas on December 25 across cinemas in India. Also Read - What to Watch this Week: A Simple Murder, Bicchoo Ka Khel, Raat Baaki Hai – 5 titles to satiate your binge-watching urge
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