Confirmed: Abhishek Bachchan To Play Sahir Ludhianvi In Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Gustakhiyan’

Ever since Sanjay Leela Bhansali announced of making a biopic on poet Sahir Ludhianvi, there have many speculations about which actor would be playing the poet. While Priyanka was finalised as the female lead, however, speculations were still rife as to which actor will be playing the lead.  Earlier, it was rumoured that either Irrfan Khan or Shah Rukh Khan would be playing the poet in the film titled ‘Gustakhiyan’.

And now after names of several actors, it is finalised that Abhishek Bachchan will play the role Sahir Ludhianvi. Abhishek has even started preparing for the role. He has lost 12 kgs to play the lean poet and is even learning the work of Sahir. He is familiarising himself with the lyrics of his songs.

A source close to the actor has said, "While everyone is thinking that he isn't taking up projects because he is busy with his sports ventures, Abhishek plans to surprise all with his prep. He has been listening to Sahir's songs and is also reading up a lot on him. At the same time, he is also sweating it out in the gym, because he has to lose weight for the movie." This will be the third time that Abhishek will be playing a real life hero in a film after Guru and Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey.

 Sahir Ludhianvi is remembered for writing some of the most influential film songs like Jinhe Naaz Hai Hind Par Woh Kahaan Hai (Pyaasa) and Woh Subah Kabhi Toh Aayegi (Phir Subah Hogi), Main Pal Do Pal Ka Shayar Hoon, Kabhi Kabhi Mere Dil Mein and others. ‘Gustakhiyan’ will be directed by debutante Jasmeet Reen, while Sanjay Leela Bhansali will produce it. 

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