Sangram Singh to play Haryanvi character in new film

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Mumbai: Wrestler-actor Sangram Singh, who hails from Haryana, will play a Haryanvi character in a new film titled "Twist Pe Twist".

"Twist Pe Twist" has been directed by Sujit Mondal and Sangram says that he was excited to work with him. 

"Sujit Mondal (director) has made numerous good films also the story was based in Haryana from where I belong, so I liked it. But I'll have to see what kind of 'Twist Pe Twist' will be there," said Sangram during the announcement of the film, which he claims consists of action, comedy and is a full-on family entertainer.

"The whole team including the director are working hard so that we all can work in a united and efficient manner," he added.

Sangram had made his acting debut as a sports coach in the Jimmy Shergill starrer "Uvaa" and in this film too, he will have some intense fight sequences.

"I'm playing the lead character who is a seedha-saadha (simple) boy from village. It is very similar to what I'm in real life. Since I'm from the same region, so I already knew how to speak the language. 

"Also, being a real-life fighter, I didn't have do any specific preparation. But I'll try to do preparations depending on the demands of the script and director," said Sangram.

Sangram shot to fame with his appearances at numerous television shows such as "Bigg Boss 7" and "Nach Baliye 7" among others.