Thursday, 23 August 2012

Rishi Kapoor to play villain in Aurangzeb

By Hindustan Times

Veteran actor Rishi Kapoor, who won accolades for enjoying a villain in Karan Johar's remake of Agneepath, could be seen in the same avatar for Yash Raj Films' Aurangzeb. In Agneepath, Rishi played the role of Rauf Lala, being dressed up in a kurta-pyjama, alongwith a karakul cap and kajal in eyes.

"Yes Rishi Kapoor can be playing the role of a villain in Auragzeb," a Yash Raj Film spokesperson told PTI.

After the success of Ishaqzaade, actor Arjun Kapoor may also be seen in Aurangzeb.

Directed by Atul Sabharwal, the film will portray Arjun in a double role and also will pair up Jackie Shroff and Amrita Singh again after almost two decades.

This film is rumoured to be a fresh tackle the 1978 blockbuster film Trishul and can release next year.