Mumbai, June 10: Emraan Hashmi could well be seen in an out and out black role if his character in ONCE UPON A TIME IN MUMBAAI has to be analyzed. Ever since the film went on floors, there have been murmurs in the industry circles that the film is based on the infamous battle of supremacy during the 70s between reigning underworld don Haji Mastan and new entrant Dawood Ibrahim.
“It’s not fair on my part to be commenting upon whose real or imaginary life is ONCE UPON A TIME IN MUMBAAI (OUATIM) is based on”, Emraan keeps a safe distance from the very USP of the film, “What I know is that this is a film about two head strong men who belong to underworld in Mumbai. Ajay plays Sultan who is larger than life. He has his own set of morals and principals even when it comes to crime. His belief is that one can bend the law to a certain point but after that a line has to be drawn. He indulges in smuggling but doesn’t want any loss of lives. Also drugs and guns are totally unethical for him because they take lives.”
—Agencies