Pakistani actor Hasan Khan has created a bit of a frenzy after he announced that he will be playing the late Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput for “Indian web”.
In an Instagram post, the actor wrote: “Alhamdulillah got a project which is really close to my heart, playing Sushant Singh Rajput’s character for Indian web.”
While the actor did not share further details, Indian media denied the rumours and reported that “Amazon Prime Video has not commissioned or licensed any project on the late Sushant Singh Rajput with actor Hasan Khan or for that matter with anyone else”.
Later while speaking to a local media outlet, Hasan revealed that the film has already been shot and will be released soon. The actor said that the film has been directed by a Pakistani director, Mohammad Mussavir and produced by Indian producer, Raj Gupta.
Hasan also said that the film was originally scheduled to release on Amazon Prime but due to strong criticism and backlash from Sushant’s fans, Amazon Prime backed out of the project. He added that the film will now release on the producer’s own channel ‘Imperfect Movies’.
The actor also shared some BTS pictures with the publication. Viewer discretion is advised.
Sushant allegedly died by suicide on June 14, though fans believe that he was murdered. Mumbai Police was investigating his death but after fans expressed their distrust in them, the matter has been referred to India’s top investigation agency the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The controversy surrounding his death does not seem to be dying and it appears that fans will not rest until the matter is settled as per their expectations.
