Mumbai, May 29: The Former Central Board Of Film Certification (CBFC) chief Pahlaj Nihani on Tuesday revealed that he has made a film on liquor baron Vijay Mallya's life and Govinda will essay his character in the film.
Pahlaj Nihalani is directing a film based on fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya with Govinda is in the lead, media reported. The actor has a double role, and three new heroines will be launched in the movie, which has been titled Rangeela Raja, Nihalani said.
Talking to media, Pahlaj said, "I have made a movie inspired by the life of Vijay Mallya, and Govinda is in the main lead, audiences will be surprised to see his new avatar. The movie will be completely entertaining: Pahlaj Nihalani, producer & director."
As per reports, Nihalani has named his film 'Rangila Raja'. Govinda, who will appear in a Pahlaj Nihalani directorial after 35 years, has finished shooting a song choreographed by Chinni Prakash, reportedly.
The former Kingfisher Airlines chairperson has been fighting extradition to India to be tried in fraud and money-laundering cases. Mallya has been accused of defaulting on about Rs 9,380 crores in loans for his now-defunct Kingfisher Airlines.