Shreyas Talpade to play former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee in Kangana Ranaut’s film

 Kangana Ranaut starrer ‘Emergency’ has piqued the curiosity of the film among viewers from the moment its first look hit the airwaves. The latest addition to the cast is Shreyas Talpade. He will be essaying the role of former Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. The late politician Atal Bihari Vajpayee served three terms as the country’s PM. 

Billed as the story of a watershed moment in the political history of India, the movie is written and directed by Ranaut. She will also star in the movie as former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and veteran actor Anupam Kher will be seen playing the role of revolutionary leader J P Narayan.

On the joining Emergency, Shreyas Talpade spoke humbly about Vajpayee and heaped praises on Kangana. He said, “Atal Ji is one of the most revered, intelligent, learned, influential and also one of the most loved leaders of India and across the world. To portray him on screen is not only a big privilege but also a huge honor and definitely a bigger responsibility. I hope I live up to everybody’s expectations. I am trying my best to portray the part.”