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Pakistani ghazal singer Ghulam Ali, whose performances in India were marred last year by Shiv Sena threats, is now geared to make his acting debut with Hindi feature film
Ghar Wapsi, to be directed by Suhaib Ilyasi. He has also composed and sung an Indian patriotic song for the movie.
Ghulam Ali is currently in New Delhi to dub his portion of the film. On January 19, he was visibly excited to try out acting in a studio, which is a "new thing" for him.
"If I keep on doing this for three to four more days, I can be a (professional) actor. I guess singing is very easy," Ghulam Ali, who seemed to have a childlike excitement during the dubbing, quipped during an interaction with IANS.
He was also showcasing his singing prowess in between dubbing. He also shared that he took up the acting assignment for Mr Ilyasi, whom he considers as a "younger brother".
The ghazal maestro has enthralled fans across the globe with his baritone voice. Earlier in January, he was in Kolkata, where he performed to a packed audience, three months after the cancellation of his concert in Mumbai.
In
Ghar Wapsi, he has also contributed to the song
Apni mitti ki khushboo hain rago mein yeh basi hai...choomenge isko shaan se. Humko toh pyaara hain yeh watan, apni jaan se."
The film also stars Alok Nath, Farida Jalal, Reema Lagoo, Deepak Tijori and Zarina Wahab. It also includes the works of singers like Sunidhi Chauhan, Sonu Nigam and Shaan.
The legendary musician will head to Mumbai on January 29 for the music launch of the film, which is also produced by Mr Ilyasi, who hosted and directed TV crime show of
India's Most Wanted.
Mr Ilyasi hoped the event goes off smoothly.
"I hope the
Ghar Wapsi music launch will be smooth and successful without any hiccups," Mr Ilyasi said, adding that "India and Pakistan's relations are improving". (Also Read:
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"Both the country's governments and prime ministers are politically inclined to bring people of the two nations closer. Music, art and culture play a pivotal role in mending ties," he said.