Directer : Milan Luthria
Produced : Ekta Kapoor
Starring : Akshay Kumar, Shahid Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor, Ileana D'Cruz
Music By : Pritam
Distributer : Balaji Motion Pictures
Release date : August 17, 2012
Language : Hindi
Budget : 25 crores
Review :
Shahid Kapoor is about confirmed to play the role of Chhota Rajan in Ekta Kapoor’s Once Upon A Time In Mumbai 2, a film that is getting bigger and bigger with each passing day.
For the sequel, Ekta Kapoor has roped in Akshay Kumar to play the role of Dawood Ibrahim, a character played brilliantly by Emraan Hashmi in the first part. For the role of Chhota Rajan, Dawood’s right hand turned arch rival, Ekta wanted someone who could bring in a lot of energy and intensity. Shahid suited the role perfectly and Ekta has been in talks with the actor, who is expected to sign on the dotted line soon.
“The role of Chhota Rajan is as intense as the one Shahid Kapoor portrayed in Vishal Bhardwaj’s Kaminey. He is a very good actor who has portrayed a wide range of characters till date. He is one of the top choices to play Chhota Rajan. Milan (Luthria, the director) had long meetings with Shahid. He has explained the script and the character. Akshay is currently working out to get the rugged look required for him to play Dawood. Shahid too will require to work on his Chhota Rajan looks” said one source.
Akshay as Dawood Ibrahim
