Ranbir Kapoor In Mani Ratnam's Next Project
The swaggering success of flicks like ‘Wake Up Sid’ and ‘Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani’ has given Kapoor scion, Ranbir Kapoor, top-notch status in Bollywood. Now, acclaimed director Mani Ratnam wants to cast Ranbir in his next flick. Currently involved with Aishwarya-Abhishek starrer ‘Raavan’, the director is making elaborate plans to make his next film with Ranbir. Mani’s next project is a pro-Muslim film, ‘Azaan.’ And even though he is still busy in the scripting process, he wants to cast the Kapoor boy in the lead role. After the release of ‘Raavan’ in May 2010, he will start working for ‘Azaan, says Mani.
Unlike the films releasing in Bollywood of late, which focuses on either Jihad or Islam, this is a pro-Muslim film, which will portray Muslims in a positive light. The title of the film is the name of the lead character, as he will be born during Azaan. After seeing Ranbir’s progress as an actor, Mani is keen on having him in the lead role in the movie. This could be a breakthrough performance for Ranbir has not played such a role till date, feels the director.
