Confirmed: Abhishek Bachchan to play Sahir Ludhianvi in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's next

Abhishek Bachchan has begun prep for Sahir Ludhianvi's movie to be produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali.

By Urvi Parikh

Updated on Jul 28, 2017 | 09:57 AM IST | 426.9K

Speculations around who would be playing the role of Sahir Ludhianvi in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's next have been going on for quite sometime now. Names like Irrfa Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Abhishek Bachchan among others had cropped up but nothing official has been announced.

But now it seems, Abhishek Bachchan has given his nod to the movie. Abhishek will be slipping into the role of the legendary poet, who is best remembered for his songs like Jinhe Naaz Hai Hind Par Woh Kahaan Hai (Pyaasa) and Woh Subah Kabhi Toh Aayegi (Phir Subah Hogi), Main Pal Do Pal Ka Shayar Hoon, Kabhi Kabhi Mere Dil Mein and others.

Reportedly, Bachchan junior is getting in shape to play Sahir's character. He has lost almost 12 kilos of weight to look lean in the movie. He is also familiarizing with the lyrics of his songs, as a part of the prep for his character.

Adds another source, "The movie is expected to go on-floors soon and Sanjay Leela Bhansali along with the crew is figuring out the schedule."

Well, now this is indeed some good news!