Irrfan moves from Mira Nair to Deepa Mehta

Irrfan Khan has been offered a major role in Deepa Mehta's film adaptation of "Midnight's Children". But this means the actor won't be seen playing the lead in the next film by Mira Nair, with whom he did "The Namesake", as the two would be shot at the same time.

Irrfan Khan has been offered a major role in Deepa Mehta's film adaptation of "Midnight's Children". But this means the actor won't be seen playing the lead in the next film by Mira Nair, with whom he did "The Namesake", as the two would be shot at the same time.

As for the Deepa Mehta's project, Irrfan has apparently given it the green light. Deepa's "Midnight's Children" and Mira's "The Reluctant Fundamentalist", both based on literary works, will commence shooting at around the same time.

"Deepa has given me the script and I'll read it as soon as my first schedule for Sudhir Mishra's 'Homecoming' is over," Irrfan said.

Literary works apart, Irrfan has been into stunts off late - last week he was hanging from a harness from the 18th floor of a building in Delhi in the shivering winter with nothing except track pants and a vest on.

Explaining his precarious mid-air plight, Irrfan said: "It's the introduction scene in Sudhir's film. And here I'm half-naked waiting to be pulled up with strings to the 18th floor. Fortunately I've the physique for it. I developed the build and stamina to try a stunt like this while I was playing the athlete 'Paan Singh Tomar' in my last film."

As for the casting of "The Reluctant Fundamentalist", director Mira said: "It's early days yet. I don't have an idea yet. I start casting in Pakistan first and then make my way to India."

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