A film based on the heinous act of 26/11 terrorist Ajmal Qasab is being made by debutant director Shuja Ali.
The film, Kuch Log, will feature Aarya Babbar, son of veteran film actors Nadira and Raj Babbar, as Qasab. Until now, the film and its controversial character have been kept under wraps for obvious reasons.
According to sources, Aarya's father, who also happens to be a senior politician, requested the filmmakers to avoid disclosing Aarya's character for as long as possible.
Now that the secret is out, Aarya is trying to play down his character, "Well, I am playing a character inspired by Qasab in the film." Prod him a little more and it's clear that the character is not only inspired but is totally based on the real Qasab.
Aarya admits, "Well, yes. It is what you're saying. But I'd rather not talk too much about the film and my character."
When questioned if he has met the real Qasab, he retorts, "You know that's impossible. But I've read a book on Qasab. I've also gone through a rigorous rifle shooting training." Aarya further talks about gathering television footage on 26/11 for the preparation of his role.
Says Aarya, "It's not a pleasant thing to relive. But I'm happy to take on such a challenging role."
Apparently Aarya got selected to play Qasab because of his command over Urdu and Hindi and also for his Afghani-Middle Eastern looks. "You can say I look the part," grins Aarya.
The film, Kuch Log, will feature Aarya Babbar, son of veteran film actors Nadira and Raj Babbar, as Qasab. Until now, the film and its controversial character have been kept under wraps for obvious reasons.
According to sources, Aarya's father, who also happens to be a senior politician, requested the filmmakers to avoid disclosing Aarya's character for as long as possible.
Now that the secret is out, Aarya is trying to play down his character, "Well, I am playing a character inspired by Qasab in the film." Prod him a little more and it's clear that the character is not only inspired but is totally based on the real Qasab.
Aarya admits, "Well, yes. It is what you're saying. But I'd rather not talk too much about the film and my character."
When questioned if he has met the real Qasab, he retorts, "You know that's impossible. But I've read a book on Qasab. I've also gone through a rigorous rifle shooting training." Aarya further talks about gathering television footage on 26/11 for the preparation of his role.
Says Aarya, "It's not a pleasant thing to relive. But I'm happy to take on such a challenging role."
Apparently Aarya got selected to play Qasab because of his command over Urdu and Hindi and also for his Afghani-Middle Eastern looks. "You can say I look the part," grins Aarya.
