Bollywood actor Jaideep Ahlawat, known for his compelling performances in “Paatal Lok”, “Raazi”, “Raees”, and “Jaane Jaan”, is gearing up for his next project, the heist thriller “Jewel Thief”. Over the years, the actor has built a dedicated fanbase and is often compared to the late actor Irrfan Khan.

The film is a deep dive into Bangladesh’s rivers and the fishermen who hold up the country’s underbelly, along with the revelry, the mythologies that run across the folk culture of majhis and Bede communities. 

In an exclusive interview with Variety, filmmaker Mostafa Sarwar Farooki announces that Bollywood star Irrfan Khan will play the lead role in his next film “No Bed of Roses” (“Doob” in Bengali).

Before Ang Lee took over directorial duties for “Life of Pi”, the project had numerous directors and writers attached.