Where there’s Tere Bin Laden, there’s Ali Zafar

The singer will have a guest appearance in the sequel

MUMBAI: Ali Zafar, who played the lead character in the 2010 comedy hit, Tere Bin Laden, will once again be seen in a special guest appearance in its sequel, Tere Bin Laden: Dead or Alive. The first instalment saw Ali as an ambitious journalist who duped the media through a fabricated video of Osama Bin Laden. The sequel, however, depicts the story of a Delhi-based film-maker eager to execute a big film project with his father.

“The journey of Ali’s character from the first film has been completed and this film is about the character of Sharma, played by Manish Paul,” said director Abhishek Sharma at the trailer launch. “In this film, Ali has a very special role. When you watch the film, you will understand why he couldn’t do the main role,” he added.



“I think the trailer has given enough hints, if you can identify them. Only Ali could’ve played this special role and I don’t think he could’ve played what Manish is playing. The answer lies in the film once you see it,” said Abhishek, adding that viewers cannot miss Ali in the sequel for he is brilliant in it as well.

The film’s leading man, Manish recalled the first time he met Abhishek for a small role in another film. The latter advised him to play the lead in Tere Bin Laden: Dead or Alive instead. “I’m very excited because everyone wanted to do this film and I got the opportunity to be a part of it,” said Manish. “We’re ready with it and I’m sure people will like it too.”



The film is slated to be released on February 19 and also stars actors Pradhuman Singh, Piyush Mishra and Sikandar. 

Published in The Express Tribune, January 21^st, 2016.

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