Rajniesh Duggal to play Physics Wallah teacher Pankaj Sijairya in upcoming biopic
Here's the latest update from the Bollywood world:
Duggal made the revelation during an Instagram Live conversation with Sijairya, sharing details about the project and the connection between its writer-director and the teacher. The star also opened up that he had of late finished reading the script.
Adding to this, Speaking about the project, Duggal shared, “I have a very interesting surprise for you, Pankaj sir. One of your students has actually written the movie and asked me if I would like to play your role in it. So I shared 100% that if there is something like this, I would absolutely want to be a part of it. In fact, I finished the script today, and it is written in a very interesting way.”
Meanwhile, Sijairya is an Organic Chemistry teacher associated with Physics Wallah, the education platform founded by Alakh Pandey. He has gained a following among students for his teaching style, which combines Chemistry concepts with humour, relatable examples and shayari.
Notably, The soon-to-release project will see Duggal portray Sijairya, with the story being told through the perspective of someone who experienced his teaching first-hand. Esha Talwar has also been cast in the movie as the female lead.
As per the latest buzz, The movie is currently in development, and further details about its production and rollout are expected to be revealed later.
Source: Bollywood Hungama