Farhan Akhtar turns cop, twice

Recent reports revealed that Farhan Akhtar will be seen playing a police officer in Rahul Dholakia’s next, opposite Shah Rukh Khan. Now, we’ve come to know that he’ll be turning cop in Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s next as well.

Recent reports revealed that Farhan Akhtar will be seen playing a police officer in Rahul Dholakia’s next, opposite Shah Rukh Khan. Now, we’ve come to know that he’ll be turning cop in Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s next as well.

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A source close to the actor-film-maker, says, "Although Farhan has directed Don (2006) and Don 2 (2011) — which saw actors play police officers — he has never essayed the role of a cop himself. And he is very excited to take the first step in a new direction. It will surely be challenging for him."

Chopra’s film, which will be directed by Bejoy Nambiar, will also star veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan, and will feature Farhan as a member of the Anti-Terrorist Squad. The insider adds, "Farhan feels that it will be challenging for him to portray a policeman because he has never played such a character before. This (Bejoy’s film) will be a more commercial project for him."