Hollywood is at it again — whitewashing, that is!
Producer David Franzoni is set to make a biopic on the 13th Century mystic poet Rumi. He has his eyes on Leonardo DiCaprio to play the lead, and Twitter is abuzz with outcries of whitewashing with #RumiWasntWhite.
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We bring you 12 non-white actors who would be a better fit for the role of Rumi.
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2. Fahad Mustafa
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Pakistani TV actor Fahad Mustafa played the role of Mir Taqi Mir in the drama Mah-e-Meer and performed rather well. Could he play Rumi too?
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4. Hamza Ali Abbasi
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5. Ali Zafar
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Pakistani actor Fawad Khan has the perfect look and aura to play a poetic character. After his roles in the TV drama Humsafar and the Bollywood film Kapoor & Sons, we have no doubt about his potential as an actor.
7. Riz Ahmed
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English actor and rapper Riz Ahmad proved his mettle through films The Road to Guantanamo and Four Lions. Could he charm audiences as Rumi?
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9. Abhishek Bachchan
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10. Aditya Roy Kapur
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Though young, Aditya Roy Kapur could certainly embellish his portfolio with a challenging role.
11. Shahid Kapoor
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Shahid Kapoor impressed us with his acting in Haider. He has the calibre to understand and play the role of a mystic poet.
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Pakistani model and cricketer Abbas Jafri has a charming persona. He could be a good choice for the character.
Which actor would you prefer as Rumi? Share your comments below.
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Sonia Malik
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Sonia writes on current affairs and pop culture. An English graduate from the University of Toronto, she identifies as a global citizen, feminist and nature lover. She will be ready to shake a leg to a peppy Bollywood beat any day.
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