'Naagin 5' actor Dheeraj Dhoopar turns producer

Mumbai, Sep 10 (IANS) TV star Dheeraj Dhoopar is all set to turn producer with a short film.The film, "Yellow", stars Dheeraj and is directed by his friend Amber Wasi."I always wanted to try my hand at every possible thing and leave no stone unturned. Becoming a producer is something I am really excited about. Before getting into TV, I always wanted to do certain roles that I felt would be best suited for me. By becoming a producer, I feel I can now explore these. I also feel responsible towards providing a platform for young and deserving talents to showcase their work," said Dheeraj."Also, with digital (platforms) coming to the forefront there is a lot of scope to play around with content. It feels amazing that my short film 'Yellow' has been selected by ShortsTV for their platform. It is a new beginning for me," he added. The actor is known for starring in TV shows like "Kundali Bhagya" and "Sasural Simar Ka". He was recently seen in "Naagin 5".
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