By Subhash K. Jha
Mumbai, June 23 (IANS) New York-based Indian actor Ankur Bhatia, who played Aishwarya Rai Bachchans husband in "Sarbjit", has now been signed to play Shraddha Kapoors husband in Apoorva Lakhias "Hasina".
Interestingly, both the films are real life stories. While "Sarbjit" was the story of Dalbir Kaur, the elder sister of Sarabjit Singh who fought a long legal battle for the release of her brother from a Pakistani jail, "Hasina" is the story of Hasina Parkar, sister of Dawood Ibrahim.
Talking about his role, Ankur said: I am super-excited to work with Shraddha as I think shes an immensely talented actress. Ive been longing to work with Apoorva Lakhia and Im so glad he gave me the opportunity.
I play a tall Pathan character who is filled with joie de vivre. I am really excited to play this part, added Ankur.