While several actors have been vying for a role in Hollywood, Academy Award winning director Danis Tanovic of "No Man's Land" fame recently signed Emraan Hashmi for his ambitious next, under the collaborative banner of several huge production houses.
Having directed the cult film that went on to win the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film, the Bosnian writer/director was keen on signing the actor popularly known as "Hitman Hashmi" after watching several of his films, for his next, backed by ASAP Films (France), DAR Motion Pictures, Sikhya Entertainment and AKFPL (Anurag Kashyap Films Pvt Ltd).
Never the one to play safe, but conventional Emraan Hashmi was approached to play the film's lead, thanks to his fearless and edgy approach, both in his choice of films and each of his stand-out performances.
Says a source, "Emraan has never tried to fit into a conventional stereotype and has always been the one to experiment. Be it "Shanghai", "Quatim" or his cult murder thriller series, Emraan has always pushed the envelope when it comes to doing something novel. While several actors shyed again from being a part of the heroine-centric blockbuster "The Dirty Picture", Emraan agreed and walked away with stellar reviews for the same. Danis is looking at doing some great work with Emraan, who he looks upon as one of the most talented actors he's come across".
Says producer Guneet Monga, Anurag Kashyap Films Pvt Ltd, "Emraan is a very good actor and we are excited to be working together. It will be very interesting to see the combination of an Indian star, who so popular among the masses working with an Oscar-winning director in an International film. We are looking forward to a great collaboration."
"No Man's Land" won the Oscars against "Lagaan". The same director found Emraan more promising than any other actor. At a point where so many actors claim to be in talks for Hollywood, the industry's dark horse got signed on!
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