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Has Brett Lee Been Approached For 'Housfull 4'?

Darpan News Desk IANS, 28 Jul, 2016 01:52 PM
    Australian cricketer Brett Lee, who will be seen in Indo-Australian film "UnIndian", will perhaps also be seen in Bollywood film "Housefull 4".
     
    When asked if he will be part of "Housefull 4", Brett Lee neither denied nor confirmed being part of the project.
     
    Asked if he was approached for "Housefull 4", the cricketer-turned-actor told IANS, "I don't know."
     
    Reportedly, the "UnIndian" cast along with director Anupam Sharma met producer Sajid Nadiadwala.
     
    Lee, who is currently in India promoting his film, says in Bollywood he really likes Shah Rukh Khan and Preity Zinta.
     
    He says, "I like Shah Rukh Khan and Preity Zinta in Bollywood. Shah Rukh has done some really good work in Bollywood and I appreciate that."
     
    Directed by Anupam Sharma "UnIndian" features Brett Lee, Tannishtha Chatterjee, Supriya Pathak, Akash Khurana and Gulshan Grover.
     
    BRETT LEE KEEN TO WATCH SACHIN TENDULKAR BIOPIC
     
     
    They might have been arch rivals on the cricket field but former Australian pacer Brett Lee is eager to watch a biopic on cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar.
     
    The 39-year-old Lee, who is making his acting debut with Australian film "Unindian" is excited about biopic on Tendulkar titled "Sachin: A Billion Dreams".
     
    The upcoming Indian biographical film is helmed by James Erskine and it stars the cricket maestro himself.
     
    "It's great to see films on cricketers' life and journey.
     
    I am looking forward to see Sachin Tendulkar biopic. I like that more. He is a great player and a nice human being," Brett told.
     
    Bollywood filmmakers seem to be fascinated with cricketers' life as movies are being made on them.
     
    A biopic on former Indian captain Mohammed Azharuddin titled "Azhar" was released earlier this year with Emraan Hashmi playing the lead role.
     
    There is also a biopic on M S Dhoni which has Sushant Singh Rajput essaying role of the limited overs skipper.
     
    Ask Brett about a making a biopic on himself, he says, "No not now. It is not exciting for me at the moment. I am focused about 'Unindian".
     
     
    Directed by Anupam Sharma "Unindian", featuring Brett and Tannishtha Chatterjee, is set to release in India on August 19.

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