Published 19:28 IST, May 21st 2023
Varun Dhawan makes a surprise appearance in Priyanka Chopra starrer Citadel?
Actor Varun Dhawan is expected to star in the Indian installment of Citadel, which will be helmed by Raj and DK, directors of Family Man
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Priyanka Chopra’s web series Citadel brought a sweet surprise for Varun Dhawan’s fans, as the actor made a cameo in the series. While he wasn’t seen in the episode, his voice was heard on a phone call to Priyanka’s character Nadia Sinh. In the fifth episode, Nadia's past is revealed through flashbacks.
She contacted convicted terrorist Rahi Gambhir eight years ago in an effort to move to Spain, after learning something significant about herself. Nadia admits that Gambhir is her father when Mason Kane (Richard Madden) and Osy Ikhile (Carter Spence) question her about her decision to communicate with him. Paul Bazely, a British-Indian actor, plays her father. However, Varun has dubbed for him. In one scene, The October actor’s voice is heard on Nadia's phone call to Rahi. His cameo was confirmed by the fact that he was thanked specifically in the end credits.
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Varun and Samantha Ruth Prabhu will be starring in the Indian installment of Citadel. When Priyanka was asked what advice she had for the two actors, the Quantico star praised both the actors, saying that they are extremely talented actors, who already have a tremendous deal of perseverance for the roles. Priyanka also revealed that she had previously spoken with Varun at the NMACC gala, where he expressed his excitement for the upcoming series. Citadel India is currently being directed by the duo Raj and DK, who have created the likes of The Family Man.
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More about Citadel franchise
Citadel stars Richard Madden in the lead role, alongside Priyanka. In the show, the duo play the roles of two elite spies who work for the international secret organisation Citadel, and are currently living normal lives under assumed identities. The six-episode series Citadel comes from Anthony Russo and Joe Russo, the director duo behind Avengers: Infinity War, Captain America: The Winter Soldier and the comedy series Community. Italian and Indian installments for the show are also under development. The Family Man directors Raj and DK will be helming the Indian version of Citadel.
19:28 IST, May 21st 2023