Till date more than 820 encounters have been recorded in the files of Mumbai police. The people of India had by then, become immune to this brutal method of serving justice by the Mumbai police. This police encounter was telecast live by the BBC and covered extensively by the media across the country and internationally. “Shootout At Wadala” is slated for May 3 release.In 1992, Bombay witnessed the famous Shootout at Lockhandwala. He feels by sharing the same platform with the experienced actors one “learns so much” and gives credit to them for “half of my performance”. Sanjay Gupta sir have given me a very big opportunity to work with such big actors like John Abraham, Anil Kapoor, Manoj Bajpayee.”

Siddhant is thankful to Gupta too and said: “The film is very close to me.

And now he is all set to showcase his acting skills in “Shootout At Wadala”.ĭirected by Sanjay Gupta, the film also features actors Anil Kapoor, Manoj Bajpayee, Sonu Sood, Tusshar Kapoor and Kangna Ranaut among others. Initially, Siddhant started his career as a disc jockey, later he worked with filmmaker Priyadarshan as an assistant director. “John had gone out of the way to help me and give me so much of the confidence,” Siddhant, whose sister Shraddha is already in the films and will be seen in much-talked about forthcoming musical romantic saga “Aashiqui 2”. The youngster didn’t miss the opportunity to praised John for supporting him throughout. He was speaking Tuesday at the launch of the song “Ala re Manya” from “Shootout At Wadala”. After the film, mark my words, we will have another star,” added the 41-year-old. His performance (in the film) is outstanding. “He (Siddhant) plays Gyanchod in the film. Praising Siddhant, who plays a sharp shooter from Manya’s gang in the film, John said: “Siddhant Kapoor is another future superstar of tomorrow. Son of Shibangi and actor Shakti Kapoor, Siddhant is making his acting debut with the gangster drama based on the Mumbai police’s first official encounter, in which Manya Surve was shot down. Mumbai, April 17 (IANS) John Abraham, who plays gangster Manya Surve in soon to released “Shootout At Wadala”, marvels at newcomer Siddhant Kapoor’s performance in the film and says he could be the next star.

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