Chandan Roy Sanyal roped in for Nawazuddin Siddiqui's 'Manto'

Actor Chandan Roy Sanyal has been roped in to play a key role Nandita Das' 'Manto', which stars Nawazuddin Siddiqui in the lead

Chandan Roy Sanyal (left) and Nawazuddin Siddiqui in character

Actor Chandan Roy Sanyal has been roped in to play a key role Nandita Das' Manto, which stars Nawazuddin Siddiqui in the lead.

Sanyal, who was last seen in a negative role in Sanjay Gupta's 'Jazbaa', will play Manto's friend in the biopic. "It's a great opportunity. I have always been a fan of his [Manto's] short stories. When Nandita offered the role to me, I was ecstatic. I am trying to define my career now."

Talking about the newest addition to her cast, Nandita says, "I am delighted that Chandan will play a significant role, that of a writer of great repute, and I am convinced that he will bring a great amount of authenticity to the character. I am excited to have amazing actors on board."

Chandan has Raja Krishna Menon's Saif Ali Khan-starrer Chef and Imtiaz Ali's Rehnuma featuring Shah Rukh Khan and Anushka Sharma in his kitty. He informs, "I am also part of Mirzaa Juuliet, and another Adhikari Brothers' project."

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