ShreyasTalpade to play former Indian PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee in 'Emergency'

Actor Shreyas Talpade will be seen stepping into the shoes of former Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee in the upcoming film Emergency, starring Kangana Ranaut.

In the film, Kangana will be seen playing former PM Indira Gandhi and actor Anupam Kher, the revolutionary leader J.P. Narayan. The makers have revealed Shreyas’ look. Talking about the actor joining the cast of the film, Kangana says: “He plays Atal Bihari Vajpayee who was a young and upcoming leader when Mrs Gandhi became the Prime Minister for the first time. He was one of the heroes of the Emergency. We are fortunate to have him on board as he is a versatile actor. I personally feel that his performance in the role of Atal Bihari Vajpayee will be memorable. We are lucky to have got a powerful performer like him to play this important role.”

Shreyas added: “Atal ji is one of the most revered, intelligent, learned, influential and also one of the most loved leaders of India as well as across the world. To portray him on screen is not only a big privilege but also a huge honour and definitely a bigger responsibility. I hope I live up to everybody’s expectations. I am trying my best to portray the part. — IANS

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