Neeraj Pandey needs a cast of 26 actors and he finalized Abhishek Bachchan for the lead role of conman Mohan Singh. This is because the character hails from UP and so does Abhishek Bachchan. The rural look suits the rugged AB. Also, the character is in his mid-30s and AB falls in the same age bracket. Like the other Rohan Sippy film he is doing, this film will also require plenty of research and character study as Neeraj wants Abhishek to get into the skin of the character.

Abhishek agreed to do the film because he thought A Wednesday was a brilliant film and Neeraj is a very sharp director who will bring out the best in him.

Meanwhile, Neeraj has decided not to make a prequel to A Wednesday and do something different which is why he is making Special Chhabis, which is based on a true story of the 1987 Tribhovandas Bhimji Zaveri robbery case. A conman, Mohan Singh recruited 26 officers. They posed as income tax officers and raided the showroom and stole jewellery worth millions of rupees in broad daylight. The film will go on the floors in mid 2010 once Neeraj Pandey manages to cast 26 actors who are perfect for their roles. The film will be shot in Mumbai and will be a taut thriller.

Neeraj Pandey said, ‘I am not going to deny Abhishek’s presence but I will make an official announcement once I have my entire cast on board.’ Neeraj is also producing a film called 3 Large, 1 Small which is the story of man who reflects upon his life. He is looking for a director and cast for the film.

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