Abhishek Bachchan to play legendary musician ‘Tansen’

Sooraj Barjatya is to return with his grandiose project – a Satish Kaushik directed bio-pic based on the life of Tansen, played by Abhishek Bachchan.

Spicezee Bureau

Mumbai, April 04: After the lukewarm response to ‘Ek Aur Vivah’, Sooraj Barjatya is all set to return with his grandiose project – a Satish Kaushik directed bio-pic based on the life of Tansen, a musician-singer who entertained Emperor Akbar during 16th century. Incidentally, the last film based on musician-singer prodigy Tansen dates back to pre independence era in 1943, when KL Saigal played the role of Tansen and eternalised it with his impressive screen presence and vocals in Jayanti Desai directed film. In today’s scenario, the only singer who acts is Himesh Reshammiya and news has it that Kaushik did consider Himesh for the project but Barjatyas, who are known as sticklers to custom, shot down the idea. With this, the mantle fell on the shoulders of junior Bachchan – Abhishek. Explaining Abhishek as the final choice for Tansen, Satish said, “He has the look and intensity. He also has the dialogue delivery of his father. And we do need a Tansen who thinks in Hindi and talks the language fluently.” With Abhishek entering the Barjatyas camp, the new entrant eliminates Salman and Hrithik, known to be the favourites of Barjatyas and equal contenders for the role. In order to recreate the classical element in the music, Barjatyas have roped in the talented Ravindra Jain who has given hit background score in ‘Chit Chor’ and ‘Geet Gata Chal’.