Sunny wants to do dad Dharmendra’s role in ‘Dharam Veer’ (Movie Snippets)

MUMBAI - Sunny Deol, known as an action star in Bollywood, is eager to do the role in “Dharam Veer” essayed by his father, veteran actor Dharmendra.

“I want to do a role which is something like the ‘Gladiator’. Something very close to what my father did in ‘Dharam Veer’. I think if ‘Yamla Pagla Deewana’ works, producers might listen to me and we can make a film on these grounds,” Sunny told IANS.

Releasing Jan 14, “Yamla Pagla Deewana” will see Dharmendra tickling funny bones of moviegoers with his sons Sunny and Bobby Deol.

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I was very nave before, not any more: Rani Mukerji

Rani Mukerji, who comes from a film family and has been active in the industry for 13 years, says she was nave and innocent but has become smarter with time.

“From the time I began to now the only change in me has been that I have become more confident. I was very nave and innocent before. I have become smarter now because you have to be smart to be in this industry,” Rani told IANS

“When I had started I used to get hurt about certain things, but today I have been able to develop a slightly thicker skin than I had. That has been the only change in me,” added the 32-year-old.

The actress is all set for “No One Killed Jessica”, where she will be playing a news reporter. Releasing Jan 7, the film, based on the murder of model Jessica Lall, is the first big release of the year.

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My on-screen chemistry with Shruti is amazing: Emraan

Bollywood’s serial kisser Emraan Hashmi seems to be bowled over by Shruti Haasan, whom he will be seen romancing in “Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji”, and is all praise for their on- screen chemistry in the comedy.

“Shruti is a fabulous actress and extremely beautiful. The on-screen chemistry between us in the film is amazing and that’s something to look forward to,” said Emraan.

The film that also stars Ajay Devgn and Omi Vaidya will release Jan 28 and has been directed by Madhur Bhandarkar.