Ali Zafar replaces Shahid Kapoor in 'Vettai' remake

Mumbai: Ali Zafar who has been till date cast in mushy, romantic roles is all set to break the mould. The actor-singer-composer-lyricist is said to be pumping iron for his first all-out action role.

While there has been speculation that he's playing Shahid Kapoor's brother in the Hindi remake of the southern flick, Vettai, recent buzz suggests he could well be playing the main lead himself.

According to trade sources, Ali could end up playing the part originally offered to Shahid. "Although he was earlier offered the brother's character, Ali might step into Shahid's role if the latter doesn't commit to the film," revealed our informer, attributing the change to Shahid not being convinced about south Indian director Linguswamy's Hindi version.

Ali Zafar painted a stunning portrait for co-star Aditi Rao Hydari at a recent event to promote 'London, Paris, New York'.
Aditi Rao Hydari poses for Ali Zafar.
The two stars to promote their latest film 'London, Paris, New York' took part in this event.
Ali Zafar paints Aditi Rao Hydari's portrait.
The artist at work - Ali Zafar paints.
Ali Zafar paints as Aditi Rao Hydari posesa.
Ali Zafar and Aditi Rao Hydari at the event.
Ali Zafar paints Aditi Rao Hydari's portrait.
Piece of art created - Ali Zafar and the painting he made.
The finished painting Ali Zafar made of Aditi Rao Hydari.
Aditi Rao Hydari arrives for the event.
Aditi Rao Hydari at the event.
The jack of all trades - Ali Zafar all set to perform for the fans.
Ali Zafar at the event.
Ali Zafar arrives for the event.
Amrita Puri, Kunal Khemu and Mahesh Bhatt at the music launch of 'Blood Money'.
The whole cast and crew at the music launch of 'Blood Money'.
Kunal Khemu sings at the music launch of 'Blood Money'.
Kunal gets the ladies - Amrita, Kunal and a co-star at the music launch of 'Blood Money'.
The cast at the music launch of 'Blood Money'.
Riya Sen at the launch of Neeta Shah's book 'Bollywood Striptease'.
Author of the book 'Bollywood Striptease' - Neeta Shah.
Riya Sharma with other guests at the launch of Neeta Shah's book 'Bollywood Striptease'.
Shibai Kashyap at the launch of Neeta Shah's book 'Bollywood Striptease'.
Shibani Kashyap and Neeta Shah.
Neeta Shah and Riya Sen at the launch of Neeta Shah's book 'Bollywood Striptease'.
The author and Riya Sen at the launch of Neeta Shah's book 'Bollywood Striptease'.
The guests at at the launch of Neeta Shah's book 'Bollywood Striptease'.
Riya Sen at the launch of Neeta Shah's book 'Bollywood Striptease'.
Sonu Niham and Krsna at a party to celebrate Krsna's success at the Filmfare Awards this year.
Sonu Nigam signs on a board at the party to celebrate Krsna's success at the Filmfare Awards this year.
Sonu Nigam and Krsna with other guests.
Krsna with other guests at his party.
Sunidhi Chauhan and Arshad Warsi at Krsna's party.
Krsna won the Filmfare for the best upcoming talent in music for his work in the film 'Tanu Weds Manu'.

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$Ali Zafar replaces Shahid in \'Vettai\' remake$

The actor-singer-composer-lyricist is said to be pumping iron for his first all-out action role.

Since the producers and director are keen to remake Vettai in Hindi, they won't wait forever for Shahid to commit to the film. As our source says, "After a point in time, they'll move on without Shahid. And Ali is a good, dedicated and hard-working actor. He has also started working on his physique for the action sequences in the film. So there's no reason why he can’t do that part."

Ali confirms that he's doing an action film, but declined to comment saying, "Various talks are on, things are going on. I'd rather you wait for the official announcement."

He was forthcoming when asked about stepping out of his romantic image and into the shoes of an action hero. "I like challenging myself. So I put myself in difficult situations, and consequently push myself to explore as an actor," he enthused. A fan of action since he was young, Ali states, "As a kid, I used to draw action comics. I still sketch action figures."