Anupam Kher shares poster of his upcoming film 'The Accidental Prime Minister'

New Delhi : Actor Anupam Kher, who was recently seen in movie 'Naam Shabana' and will soon be seen in upcoming movie 'Toilet-Ek Prem Katha', is all set to feature in a a very challenging role. He will be seen playing the role of the former Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh.

This film, based on Sanjaya Baru’s book, "The Accidental Prime Minister: The Making And Unmaking of Manmohan Singh" has been given the same title.

Recently, Anupam shared the poster of the film in which he can be seen wearing a turban, glasses and beard. He resembles a lot like Dr. Manmohan Singh in the poster. 

The film is expected to release in 2018. And is being directed by Vijay Ratnakar Gutte and produced by Sunil Bohra. While the screenplay will be done by filmmaker Hansal Mehta. 

Anupam Kher in an interview with Economic Times, said that he finds the role of former Prime Minister'extremely challenging.'

He said, "Acting the role of anyone in contemporary history is extremely challenging, as comparisons are bound to be instant and inevitable. But as I have always revelled in challenges, right from my first film Saaransh, I look forward to the experience of portraying PM Manmohan Singh”.