Randeep Hooda in Murder 3

Actor Emraan Hashmi who played a major role in the first two parts of the movie Murder will not be a part of the third. Buzz is that actor Randeep Hooda will replace the serial kisser Emraan Hashmi in the movie Murder 3.

Mahesh Bhatt confirmed the news saying that, "Yes, we've signed Randeep Hooda. We loved his work in Jannat 2. He is also with us in Jism 2. His stock is only going to rise. We now have him in a film that is called Murder 3."

Actor Randeep Hooda made his debut in Bollywood with the movie Monsoon Wedding in the year 2001. He even signed a Karan Johar film and his this years upcoming projects include Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster 2, Cocktail and Jism 2. The actor is currently shooting for Jism 2 in Goa.

Randeep Hooda said that, “I have gone through years of angst and self doubt where good roles didn’t happen and films got stuck. But the wait has been worth it.” He added, “In a way Naseerbhai (Naseeruddin Shah) has been a great support. I have been part of his theatre group Motley for 11 years, which has been like my school. That helped me survive and believe.”

Mahesh Bhatt said that, “He is an evolving star, while Emraan has already reached a watershed mark and will only go higher from here. We always want to keep our franchise de-linked from the stars.”

He added, “Only time will say if Randeep can work the magic that Emraan did with Murder (2004) and Murder 2 (2011). We have taken this decision as we want to take the franchise to another level — make it more up-market and not just cater to Emraan’s mass base. With Randeep coming in, the film will open to the multiplex audience too.”

The female lead for the movie hasn't been finalised till now but it said that the movie is expected to go on the floors by the end of the year.

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- Unknown Updated at: Saturday, May 12, 2012