Anupam Kher shaves off moustache for MS Dhoni biopic

Most actors these days prefer getting into the skin of their characters and Anupam Kher is no exception. The veteran actor has shaved off his moustache for his role in Neeraj Pandey’s biopic on cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

Most actors these days prefer getting into the skin of their characters and Anupam Kher is no exception. The veteran actor has shaved off his moustache for his role in Neeraj Pandey’s biopic on cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

Anupam Kher and actor Aishwarya Rai Bachchan during the script reading session of film Jazbaa in Mumbai, on Jan 13, 2015. (Photo: IANS)

The 60-year-old actor will be essay the role of Dhoni’s father in the biopic, where Sushant Singh Rajput plays the lead role.

Sushant Singh Rajput in a poster of Neeraj Pandey's MS Dhoni biopic.

The Baby actor tweeted, “Shot for Neeraj Pandey’s biopic on MS Dhoni. As usual a great start. Had to cut my mustache for the role after many years.:) #MixedFeelings.”

Kiara Advani, who made her debut with Fugly, will reportedley play Sakshi, Dhoni’s wife in the film.

Read: How Neeraj Pandey hand-picked 110 actors for MS Dhoni biopic

The movie is set to hit the theatres in 2016.