Indian author Pankaj Dubey has his eyes on Fawad Khan for the role of a Pakistani man in the upcoming film adaptation of his newly launched book Love Curry.
Speaking to the
press, Dubey said that the book features three male characters — "boys
from India, Pakistan and Bangladesh" — and that he wanted Pakistani
hearthrob Fawad Khan to play one of them. He named Sushant Singh Rajput
as his choice for the Indian in his film. For the heroine's role, he has
his eyes set on Fawad's Kapoor & Sons co-star Alia Bhatt.
About the film adaptation's status, Dubey said, "I have already started scripting the film and thinking about the casting."
Love Curry
follows the three men originating from different countries as they go
about life in the UK and navigate love and cultural identity.
Though
the book is a light read, when asked what made him bring the element of
identity struggle of South Asians in a western country, Dubey said: "I
lived in London for quite some time for my study and work. I have seen
how people are narrating their story of identity struggle."
"Though
the time has changed drastically and thanks to the internet, people
know that India is not a country of snake charmers anymore, there are
snob people with disinterest and misconception regarding our culture."
"But
at the same time, I do not want to treat the issue with so much
seriousness, rather wanted to focus on how these three guys, who are
otherwise fighting against each other as Indian and Pakistani unite as
one in a western country," Dubey added.