Himesh Reshammiya turns actor

London, Oct 3o (UNI) After topping Bollywood Music charts for nearly two years,singer-music composer Himesh Reshammiya is all set to don a new avatar - as an actor.

Titled 'Aap Ka Suroor -The Moviee - The real Luv story', Himesh will play himself in a character called HR. The film is produced by Vijay Taneja and directed by Prashant Chadha.

Addressing a press conference here last night, Himesh who performed live at his ongoing 'Aap Ka Suroor' live concert at the Wembley stadium, said the movie will go on floors in January 2007 and release in June.

''It will be a big budget film Bollywood has ever seen and will feature nine latest tracks composed by me. Besides, two new female faces will be launched and the names will be announced at a later date'', Himesh said.

Refusing to give any more details of his upcoming venture, Himesh said, ''I have no intentions to become an actor. There have been too many controversies and questions about me and the movie will reveal the answers to why I always wore a cap, why I never smile and why all women I love in my music videos leave me in the end.'' ''Aap Ka Suroor is a dramatic love story inspired by my real life.

But, It will not be a boring biographical film but a fast paced one,'' he added.

Replying to a question on the need of taking nearly 70 journalists from different cities of India to his concert at Wembley, Himesh said he wanted the media to witness his performance at the prestigious Wembley stadium and share his experiences. ''I feel the media has played an important role in shaping my career and success,'' he added.

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