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Kartik Aaryan to Coach Kickboxing Champ in New Biopic
17 Mar
Summary
- Kartik Aaryan to portray kickboxing champion Tajamul Islam's coach.
- Tajamul Islam, a Kashmiri, is the world's youngest kickboxing champion.
- Kabir Khan's film on Islam's life began shooting this month.
Kabir Khan's latest directorial venture, a biopic on kickboxing prodigy Tajamul Islam, has officially entered its production phase this month. Actor Kartik Aaryan is set to star as the coach of the celebrated Kashmiri sports figure.
Tajamul Islam has garnered international acclaim, holding the distinction of being the world's youngest kickboxing champion. She achieved a significant milestone by winning a sub-junior world championship at the tender age of seven.
Sources close to Aaryan revealed his immediate acceptance of the role upon learning about the film's subject. The actor is reportedly keen on aligning with projects that offer substantial storytelling beyond mere entertainment, making this biopic a fitting choice for his current career trajectory.
