John Abraham refuses to sport a moustache for film

Updated on: 21 April,2010 06:30 AM IST |
Tushar Joshi |

Puts his foot down and refuses to sport whiskers for cop role in South remake

Puts his foot down and refuses to sport whiskers for cop role in South remake

John Abraham plays a cop for the first time in Vipul Shah's untitled film co-starring Asin Thottumkal, a remake of the Surya-Jyothika starrer Kaakha Kaakha (Tamil).

The film revolves around a team of police officers who are experts in battling organised crime. For his look, Johnny has been asked to sport a scruffy look and a moustache as well. However, the actor isn't convinced about growing a moochie and is trying to work out different looks.

Option booted
Reveals an insider, "During one of the creative meetings, the idea to have a moustache came up. But John quickly booted the concept suggesting they come up with other options." In both the Tamil and Telugu versions of the film, lead actors Surya and Venkatesh sported whiskers. As part of preparation for the role, Bips' Lucky Boy has also been asked to bulk up and sport a tough look.

The actor has sported a stubble and scruffy look in the past (Jism), but feels he can't carry off a mouche.u00a0
The actor taken a call on the final look for the film, but will have to make his decision soon as the film goes on floor in May. When contacted, producer Vipul Shah says, "We are having a look test soon. We will finalise the look after that."