'Double XL': Satram Ramani opens up about casting Shikhar Dhawan, says 'I felt that was perfect casting'

Cricketer Shikhar Dhawan is all set to make his Bollywood debut with 'Double XL', starring Sonakshi Sinha and Huma Qureshi, The trailer of Satram Ramani directorial was unveiled on October 12, and the cameo of the cricketer grabbed everyone’s attention.

Now, Satram Ramani, the director of this comedy-drama, opened up about Shikhar’s role in his movie. He revealed why the cricketer was chosen for the part. In an interview with Hindustan Times, he said, 'In the film, Huma’s character’s dream is to become a sports presenter, as the trailer also shows. She wants to talk about cricket matches and everything. So, the relevant part of the dream needed a cricketer and I am fond of Shikhar Dhawan. I see him as an alpha male, who fits in both the desi league and the elite club. I felt that was the perfect casting but I didn’t know if he would want to do it.'

He also mentioned how Saqib Saleem, Huma's brother, who is also a producer, helped them to get the cricketer on board. He added, 'Saqib actually made a call to him and he was pretty open to it. He actually was convinced about the film’s idea and he said, ‘this film should be made. That is the reason he supported us. He was kind enough for a one-day shoot and said, I’m there for you guys.'

'Double XL', also stars Zaheer Iqbal and Mahat Raghavendra. The film is all set to hit the theatres on November 4.

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