Rishi Kapoor has given us great performances, and his upcoming film ‘Mulk’ with Taapsee Pannu is all set to release on August 3, 2018. While Ranbir Kapoor has been praised for his Sanjay Dutt‘s biopic ‘Sanju,’ Rishi Kapoor has been approached for a biopic as well. According to reports, Rishi Kapoor will portray Khushwant Singh in a biopic that’s been planned on the late writer’s life. The actor confirmed the news, saying he found the offer extremely interesting. “Let me tell you that I have been approached for a biopic. And it’s very interesting that somebody wants me to agree at this stage [of my career] to do it. They want to make a biopic on Khushwant Singh with me [portraying Singh].” he said.
When asked if he would someday like to have a biopic made on his life, the instant response was, “I don’t think that’s a good idea … my life is zero and boring! Nobody should attempt at making a film on my life.”
Kapoor adds that he was quite intrigued with the very idea of a biopic being made on the author’s life. “When I heard about it, I said it sounds good because a lot of people do not know [about] his earlier life. He had a very daring and colourful life in his younger days. But, they would have to take somebody else to portray his younger version. I can play the ‘fat’ Khushwant Singh, maybe with a little more of padding on my body (laughs),” says Kapoor.
Khushwant Singh (born Khushal Singh, 15 August 1915 – 20 March 2014) was an Indian author, lawyer, diplomat, journalist and politician. His experience in the 1947 Partition of India inspired him to write Train to Pakistan in 1956 (made into film in 1998), which became his most well-known novel.