Vivek Oberoi still to play Dawood Ibrahim?

When Sanjay Gupta approached the actor to play Dawood Ibrahim in Shootout At Wadala, it seemed like a casting coup. But later, it was reported that Vivek isn’t sure about the role, since he feels the character is too controversial.

He got a lot of acclaim for playing the real-life gangster Maya Dolas in Sanjay Gupta’s Shootout At Lokhandwala (2007). So when Gupta approached the actor to play Dawood Ibrahim in Shootout At Wadala, it seemed like a casting coup. But later, it was reported that Vivek isn’t sure about the role, since he feels the character is too controversial.

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Now, in new twist, Vivek — despite having his hands full with several biggies — is still apparently keen to be a part of the Shootout At Lokhandwala sequel. “The role seems tailor-made for Vivek. In fact, both Vivek and Gupta have been constantly in touch. So, it’s not as if Vivek has pulled out of the film completely,” says a source close to Vivek.

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Although Vivek remained unavailable for a comment as he is shooting in Wai, his official spokesperson said: "Vivek is currently busy with Zilla Ghaziabad. So, it’s a bit too early to talk about Shootout At Wadala. Let him come back from Wai."

Vivek, on his part, has his hands full with Zilla Ghaziabad, Krrish 2 and Gyrah Challis Ki Last Metro. Besides shooting for Zilla Ghaziabad, he is also going through rigorous training for his upcoming biggie, Krrish 2 that also featuring Hrithik Roshan and Priyanka Chopra.