Thursday, 6 February 2014

Imtiaz Ali on casting Randeep Hooda in the Sajid Nadiadwala presentation ‘Highway’!



Randeep Hooda might be a really great actor with his amazingly polished acting skills. However, one cannot refrain from the fact that he is also one of the most underrated actors in the industry. The man has not gained much fame in all these years of his career, though he can act so well. However, director Imtiaz Ali seems to have been able to see the gem in him and has roped him for his road venture Highway. Imtiaz has written, directed, as well as produced this movie, which producer Sajid Nadiadwala is presenting worldwide in association with UTV Motion Pictures. Actress Alia Bhatt will be seen playing the lead opposite Randeep Hooda. Other than playing the lead in Imtiaz’s Highway, Randeep will also be playing an important role in Sajid’s directorial debut Kick.


According to Imtiaz, he had watched Randeep in his debut movie Monsoon Wedding and that is when he decided to work with the actor some day. What impressed the director more was the background he comes from as he is from Haryana. Talking about casting Randeep Hooda in the Sajid Nadiadwala presentation Highway, Imtiaz Ali said, “I have not seen any of his films except ‘Monsoon Wedding’ and I have seen him in theatre. He is a very superior actor. I always wanted to work with him and finally the chance came with ‘Highway’. Also, he is from Haryana so he was kind of familiar with that part.” Just one film, which was also Randeep’s debut, made Imtiaz fall for him and cast him in his first as a producer. The movie has been shot across six breathtaking states of North India. While Randeep plays a gangster, Alia will be seen in the role of a city slicker, whom Randeep abducts in the film.

This Sajid Nadiadwala presentation Highway is slated to hit the theatres on 21st February this year!




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