Cricket controversy inspires new film

A sequel to the 2008 hit Jannat is reported to have been inspired by the recent match-fixing scandal involving the Pakistan cricket team.

According to the Hindustan Times, actor Emraan Hashmi is keen to use the controversy as the basis of a script.

"Even though we fictionalised it, cricket coach Bob Woolmer’s death was the take-off point for Jannat. And the recent match-fixing scandal could be the trigger for Jannat 2," said the actor.
Mohd Asif, one of the Pakistani players involved in the scandal is being considered for a part in the film, after recently losing work in another Bollywood production.

Producer of Jannat Mahesh Bhatt, stated, “The match-fixing controversy has the potential to be a great storyline to Jannat’s sequel. And since Mohd Asif has said in the past that he would like to try his luck in Bollywood, we may approach him to play a key character.”