Not playing Sikh in Jatt & Juliet remake: Maniesh
New Delhi Feb 1 (IANS) Actor-TV host Maniesh Paul says he will not essay a Sikh character in the Hindi remake of the Punjabi film "Jatt & Juliet".
"So in the remake of Jatt & Juliet which I am doing I am not playing a Sikh. It s a different character. Let s see how it shapes up " Maniesh told IANS in a recorded response from Mumbai.
"Jatt & Juliet" is a Punjabi romantic comedy directed by Anurag Singh. The film stars Diljit Dosanjh opposite Neeru Bajwa.
The film follows the story of Fateh Singh who wants to marry a Canadian. He meets Pooja who wants to study in Canada. Though they don t get along initially they soon find themselves drawn to each other.
Maniesh will next be seen in the action-comedy "Baa Baaa Black Sheep" which also stars Anupam Kher Annu Kapoor Manjari Fadnis and Kay Kay Menon. The film is set to release on March 9.
--IANS
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