Manikarnika... script tweaked because of Sonu s new look

Mumbai Aug 28 (IANS) Actor Sonu Sood says the makers of "Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi" have tweaked the script of the historical biopic because of his new look for the film "Simmba".
Sonu will be seen playing a grey character in Rohit Shetty s "Simmba" and has grown a beard as part of his look. But the actor sports a clean shaven look in "Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi".
According to a source Sonu has to shoot few scenes of "Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi". The makers of the film have come out with a way to adjust his new look in the narrative.
"I have to sport a beard for Simmba and also simultaneously shoot for the patch work left for Manikarnika... " Sonu said in a statement to IANS.
"To avoid any continuity problem the makers of Manikarnika... decided to tweak the script " he added.
Directed by Krish "Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi" tells story of Rani Laxmibai. Sonu will be seen as a warrior in the film backed by Zee Studios and producer Kamal Jain.
"Since Sonu plays a warrior in the movie his character would return after couple of years with beard to avoid continuity problem " the source said.
"Manikarnika-The Queen of Jhansi" also starring Kangana Ranaut is slated to release on January 25 2019.

--IANS sug/qd