New Delhi:
Actor Irrfan Khan, who is gearingup for the release of his upcoming film Paan Singh Tomar,says he is planning to visit Chambal alongwith directorTigmanshu Dhulia to show the film to former dacoits.
The film is based on the real life of Paan SinghTomar, a sportsman-turned-dacoit from Chambal.
"We are in talks with UTV for the screening of the filmand I want those dacoits to watch the film who are in Chambalsince Pan Singh's time and who have completed theirpunishments and are living a normal life," Irrfan said.
The 49-year-old actor, who has given hits like Haasil,The Namesake and Life in a... Metro, said he did a lot ofresearch to play the character. The film will hit the theatreon March 2.
"This is an important film for me in which a real lifecharacter is being portrayed on the big screen and to dojustice this role I had to learn more about the person. Andthis the reason I want to screen the film to former dacoits.Their point of view is very important," Irrfan added.
The actor, who has previously worked in many Hollywoodprojects such as A Mighty Heart and Slumdog Millionare,will soon be seen in another Hollywood franchise The AmazingSpider-Man.
Irrfan plays the role of an Indian doctor in theSpiderman series. The film was recently screened in Tokyowhere Irrfan's character was highly appreciated.
The film is based on the real life of Paan SinghTomar, a sportsman-turned-dacoit from Chambal.
"We are in talks with UTV for the screening of the filmand I want those dacoits to watch the film who are in Chambalsince Pan Singh's time and who have completed theirpunishments and are living a normal life," Irrfan said.
The 49-year-old actor, who has given hits like Haasil,The Namesake and Life in a... Metro, said he did a lot ofresearch to play the character. The film will hit the theatreon March 2.
"This is an important film for me in which a real lifecharacter is being portrayed on the big screen and to dojustice this role I had to learn more about the person. Andthis the reason I want to screen the film to former dacoits.Their point of view is very important," Irrfan added.
The actor, who has previously worked in many Hollywoodprojects such as A Mighty Heart and Slumdog Millionare,will soon be seen in another Hollywood franchise The AmazingSpider-Man.
Irrfan plays the role of an Indian doctor in theSpiderman series. The film was recently screened in Tokyowhere Irrfan's character was highly appreciated.
