Prakash Jha to make his acting debut with Gangajaal 2
Prakash Jha will play the role of a cop in Gangaajal 2.
It's not just Karan Johar who will be seen showing off his acting skills but another filmmaker has also been bitten by the acting bug. Prakash Jha, who made a cameo in Rajneeti, will be seen in a full-fledged role in Gangaajal 2.
A source was quoted telling a daily, "He plays a cop in the film, but it's a manipulative character with grey shades. For a long time, he was considering other actors but eventually decided it is the ideal role for him to debut with as an actor."
Jha, who directed Gangaajal will not just act in the sequel but also helm it. The 2003 film was inspired by the blinding incident in Bhagalpur in 1979-1980. And, the sequel will revolve around a female protagonist.
Jha earlier told the daily in an interview he had drawn experiences from a young IPS officer for his film.
"Since she's a woman, the people around her, including the DSP, the inspectors, sub inspectors and constables thought they could manipulate and bully her. But she ended up putting the house in order though she was harassed, penalised and her career threatened."
He further added that former Home Minister of Haryana, Gopal Goyal Kanda was another muse. "He was a real estate broker who became the Home Minister and had the entire police machinery under him. Gangaajal 2 revisits the nexus between politics and the police after 12 years."
Gangaajal 2 will be produced by Ajay Devgn, who played the protagonist in the prequel.