It runs in the family, and it’s no more a secret. Actor/singer Ali Zafar’s brother Danyal will soon be seen displaying his acting talent in a film. No, not in a Pakistan movie, folks.

News is that he’s been signed up by the Indian film industry’s top banner Yashraj Pictures for one of their forthcoming projects to be directed by Habib Faisal.

The yet-to-be-named film has five main characters and Danyal Z will play the character of the romantic lead. Cool. Now Ali Z has more competition to contend with. This time round, it might be difficult for him to compete.

Published in Dawn, Sunday Magazine, September 18th, 2016

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