I ve been wanting to play Bhagat Singh: Karam Rajpal

Mumbai May 9 (IANS) Actor Karam Rajpal will play the late freedom fighter Bhagat Singh in "Chandrashekhar". He is thrilled about it as it has been his dream role.

"When I was 10 years old my elder brother used to follow Bhagat Singh a lot. He used to dress up and wear a turban like Bhagat Singh. I was really inspired by my brother and that gave me a kick to play this iconic role " Karam who hails from Punjab said in a statement.

"I have been wanting to play this role and on the personal front I was also inclined towards his life journey struggle and contribution to justice and freedom. From a family where I come from Bhagat Singh is no less than a God.

"My father was almost in tears when I told him that I would be playing Bhagat Singh in Anirudh Pathak s (show) Chandrashekhar " added the "Naamkarann" actor.

The show saw Ayaan Zubair Rahmani play the young Chandrashekhar who is now portrayed by Dev Joshi.

--IANS
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