Is This Pakistani Actor Playing the Role Of Sushant Singh Rajput?

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Bollywood and Lollywood collide as Pakistani actor Hasan Khan has revealed the details of his latest gig. The actor announced on Facebook that he is all set to play late actor Sushant Singh Rajput.

https://www.facebook.com/hasankhanofficial09/photos/a.737494419915687/1271060809892376/

The role is apparently part of a project by Amazon Prime India, and Hasan expressed his gratitude at being offered a chance to play the character of the much-loved actor, who passed away in mysterious circumstances a few months ago.

A film on Sushant Singh Rajput

However, his post is the only announcement that has been made regarding the topic. Questions also arise as to why a Pakistani actor would be chosen to play the role of one of Bollywood’s most loved personalities.

Film maker Ashok Pandit also said that such exchanges are currently impossible due to the cultural embargo in place. “It (the embargo) is very much in place,” says filmmaker Ashoke Pandit.

“All trade and cultural cross-border exchange remain suspended. There is no question of an actor from across the border playing Sushant or anybody.”

Of course, Bollywood has banned all collaboration with the Pakistani showbiz industry in the wake of the Balakot airstrikes last year.


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The announcement has also angered Indian fans who have been involved in championing for justice for the late actor. Shekhar Suman, an avid supporter of the campaign to get justice for Sushant, says this idea of a Pakistani actor playing Sushant is unacceptable.

“First of all let the tragedy die down and it’s going take years for that to happen. Secondly why the hell should a Pakistani play Sushant Singh Rajput, for God’s sake?! we will never allow it. SSR will only be played by an Indian if at all everyone’s sentiments allow a film to be made on him.”

Amazon is yet to make an official statement on the matter. It remains to be seen why Hasan decided to make such an announcement without any official backing and what’s to come out of this. Stranger things have happened though, so let’s keep our fingers crossed.