Muzaffar Ali waited for six months to sign Imran Abbas

Filmmaker Muzaffar Ali waited for six months to sign Lahore-based actor Imran Abbas for "Jaanissar".

Filmmaker Muzaffar Ali waited for six months to sign Lahore-based actor Imran Abbas for “Jaanissar”. (Source: Instagram)

Filmmaker Muzaffar Ali waited for six months to sign Lahore-based actor Imran Abbas for “Jaanissar”.

The film, which is set in year 1877, deals with a love story in which the boy is westernised and the girl is deeply rooted in the ethos of Indian culture.

“When Muzaffar saab approached me for the role, I immediately said yes. I was instantly drawn towards the script and wanted to be a part of it. I am also thankful to Muzaffar saab to wait for six months as I had other commitments to finish,” Imran, who made his Bollywood debut with 2014 film “Creature 3D”, told IANS.

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It also marks the acting debut of stylist and costume designer Pernia Qureshi.

The Pakistani actor will be seen as a prince, who belongs to India but has been brought up in Britain.

“He is sent back to Lucknow again after becoming a proper British man. Then he falls in love with this girl (Noor played by Pernia), who is a courtesan,” Imran said earlier of his role.

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