Known for his comic timing and endearing presence, Khurana now takes a bold leap into darker territory as the film’s primary antagonist, under the direction of Aditya Datt
Aparshakti Khurana
In a surprising shift, Aparshakti Khurana is all set to embrace his villainous side in Gunmaaster G9, a high-octane family action drama starring Emraan Hashmi and Genelia D’Souza. The film is being brought to life by producer Deepak Mukut, who passionately supports director Aditya Datt’s vision and has meticulously assembled the project piece by piece. The film reunites actor Emraan Hashmi and musician Himesh Reshammiya.
Aparkshakti on going grey
For Mukut, casting Aparshakti was a crucial decision. Known for his comic timing and endearing presence, Khurana now takes a bold leap into darker territory as the film’s primary antagonist, under the direction of Aditya Datt.
“I’ve always wanted to explore grey characters, and Gunmaaster G9 gave me the perfect opportunity,” says Aparshakti. “This role is layered — it’s not just about being menacing with brawn. There’s intelligence, pain, and an emotional backstory that drives the madness.”
Director Aditya Datt reveals the casting was a deliberate move to break typecasting. “Aparshakti has the intensity I was looking for — but also the vulnerability. You won’t be able to take your eyes off him.”
Gunmaaster G9 shoot hits roadblock
The Aditya Datt-directed action thriller has hit a roadblock right at the start. While the Hashmi and Genelia Deshmukh-starrer was to roll in a village near Rishikesh in Uttarakhand by mid-July, the makers have called off the schedule in light of the heavy rains that battered North India last week.
The call was taken to ensure the safety of the cast and crew, says Datt. “The situation in North India, especially Uttarakhand and even Delhi, has been quite serious. While our team was eager to push forward, for me, the safety of my crew comes first. We’re dealing with real [locations], not sets, and the risk factor becomes too high in such weather.”
Now, Gunmaaster G9 will roll only in September.
Backed by Soham Rockstar Entertainment, and produced by Deepak Mukut and Hunar Mukut, Gunmaaster G9 promises thrilling action sequences and high-stakes drama. The shoot is scheduled across multiple Indian locations, with cameras rolling post-monsoon. The film is slated for release early next year.
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