Published 17:36 IST, May 19th 2020
Can Hugh Jackman match up to Jaideep Ahlawat in Hollywood's version of Gangs of Wasseypur?
With Hugh Jackman as Jaideep Ahlawat's Shahid Khan, here is a look at the Gangs of Wasseypur cast if the film is ever made in Hollywood.
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Gangs of Wasseypur is one of most critically acclaimed movies in Bollywood. 2012 Indian crime thriller is directed by Anurag Kashyap who has also co-written film with Zeishan Qadri. Gangs of Waseypur is first instalment in two-part series. film is set against backdrop of coal mafia in Dhanbad. movie shows underlying power struggles, politics and vengeance between crime families of early 1940s to mid-1990s.
Gangs of Wasseypur had a strong star cast of Maj Bajpayee, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Richa Chadda, Huma Qureshi, Vineet Kumar Singh, Tigmanshu Dhulia and Pankaj Tripathi. movie was a huge success in India and overseas but what if movie is ever made in Hollywood? Here is a look at Gangs of Wasseypur cast in Hollywood.
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Hugh Jackman as Shahid Khan
character of Shahid Khan is played by Jaideep Ahlawat in Gangs of Wasseypur. Jaideep Ahlawat is recently seen in web series Paatal Lok. His performance is being praised by critics and audiences alike. In Hollywood version of film, Hugh Jackman can play role of Shahid Khan with perfection.
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Im Credits: Jaideep Ahlawat and Hugh Jackman Instagram
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Joaquin Phoenix as Sardar Khan
Maj Bajpayee did a fantastic job as Sardar Khan in movie. witty yet extremely violent character can be played by Joaquin Phoenix. Joaquin Phoenix has proved that he can do any type of role with utmost ease.
Im Credits: Maj Bajpai and joaquinlphoenix Instagram
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Charlize ron as Durga
Durga is second wife of Sardar Khan. Charlize ron can play this role as she has looks and acting skills required to pull off this role. It would be interesting to see Charlize ron and Joaquin Phoenix toger on screen.
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Im Credits reemasenfan and Charlize ron Instagram
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Salma Hayek as Nagma Khan
fierce character of Nagma Khan was played by Richa Chadha in original movie. Salma Hayek will be ideal person to play this role. She has a vast experience of playing such characters throughout her career.
Im Credit: Richa Chadha and Salma Hayek Instagram
Tom Hanks as Ramadhir Singh
leader of rival family to Sardar Khan was played by Tigmanshu Dhulia in Gangs Of Wasseypur. Tom Hanks will be perfect choice as Ramadhir Singh with his amazing dialogue delivery. rivalry of Joaquin Phoenix and Tom Hanks will be a treat for viewers.
Im Credits: Tom Hanks and holy_waters_india_journeys Instagram
Johnny Depp as Faizal Khan
role of Faizal Khan is important in t just first but in sequel of movie too. Johnny Depp with his stellar acting skills becomes just perfect man to play this character. Nawazuddin Siddiqui had played this character in original movie.
Im Credits: Johnny Depp and Nawazuddin Siddiqui Instagram
Helena Carter as Mohsina
Huma Qureshi had played character of Mohsina in film. Mohsina is love interest of Faizal Khan who later becomes his wife. Helena Carter would be ideal to play this role as she will be seen along with Johnny Depp on screen.
Im Credits: helena_carter and Huma Qureshi Instagram
Bruce Willis as Sultan Qureshi
character of Sultan Qureshi is one of pivotal roles in movie. witty and violent character of Sultan Qureshi can be played by Bruce Willis in Hollywood version of movie. Pankaj Tripathi had done a fabulous job in original movie playing Sultan Qureshi.
Im Credits: Pankaj Tripathi and Bruce Willis Instagram
Robert De Niro as Nasir Ahmed
Nasir Ahmed is a trusted aide of Sardar Khan and his family. Piyush Mishra played this role in movie. Robert De Niro with his years of experience in acting becomes perfect actor to play this role of a trusted aide and advisor.
Im Credits: robertdenirodaily and Piyush Mishra Instagram
17:36 IST, May 19th 2020