Thrilled to be working with Rajinikanth sir: Aravind Akash

Chennai June 16 (IANS) Actor Aravind Akash who plays a Marathi policeman in Pa. Ranjith-directed upcoming Tamil film Kaala says he is thrilled to be teaming up with superstar Rajinikanth for the first time in his career.

It s a dream role. I play a Marathi police officer and what makes it even more interesting is that my character s name is Shivaji Rao Gaekwad. Although I have started shooting I m yet to meet Rajini sir Aravind told IANS.

Shivaji Rao Gaekwad is Rajinikanth s birth name.

Interestingly the film has another character called Beemji and it is named after B.R. Ambedkar.

Aravind is looking forward to meeting Rajinikanth in the next schedule.

He didn t even think for a minute when he was offered the role.

It s an opportunity to work with Rajini sir. Who would refuse? I have known Ranjith for a long time and I believe in him he said.

The film also stars Huma Qureshi Anjali Patil Nana Patekar Pankaj Tripathi Samuthirakani and Sakshi Aggarwal.

--IANS
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