‘U Turn’: Kashmir’s ‘Peter Dinklage’ to star in Ekta Kapoor’s flick 

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Srinagar: After creating a buzz with his uncanny resemblance to Hollywood actor Peter Dinklage, Kashmiri actor Tariq Mir will now be seen in Ekta Kapoor’s upcoming Bollywood flick ‘U Turn’.

Mir, who was earlier seen in Salman Khan starrer ‘Bharat’, said he was upbeat over his role in the remake of the 2018 blockbuster Kannada thriller `U-Turn’.

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“I am excited to be a part of U-Turn as I play a good role in the Ekta Kapoor film. In my first Bollywood appearance in Bharat, my role was very brief and people noticed me because of my resemblance to Peter Dinklage. But, this time I got a chance to exhibit my acting skills as well. I shot for U-Turn in December last year and then from March to May in Chandigarh, Pune, and Mumbai. It will be released shortly after the completion of the editing process,” Mir told The Kashmir Monitor.

Interestingly, Mir had created a buzz in Bollywood and on social media for his resemblance to Peter Dinklage – the popular star of the American television series ‘Game of Thrones’ (GoT).

Mir, who hails from Bumthan Anantnag in South Kashmir, was first spotted by Bollywood film-maker Imtiaz Ali.

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“I used to do small roles with local theatre groups in Kashmir but then Imtiaz Ali spotted me. Later, I got several offers and even Big Boss makers approached me. However, I am interested in acting only. I am glad that I first acted in a ‘Bharat’ that had Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif in lead roles. Now, I got a chance to share screen with popular actress Alaya F and others in U-Turn,” he said.

Alaya F, who made her debut opposite Saif Ali Khan in ‘Jawani Jaaneman’, plays the lead role in U-Turn. She happens to be the daughter of actress Pooja Bedi and is set to appear in another movie titled ‘Freddy’.

Mir said even the Bollywood stars wanted to click selfies with him because of his resemblance with Dinklage.

“Because of looks, even the famous Bollywood actors come and click selfies and photographs with me. I hope in the coming years, people remember me because of my acting and not just because of my resemblance to Peter Dinklage,” he said.

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