Irrfan hopeful ‘Blackmail’ will recreate ‘Hindi Medium’ magic

Mumbai, Feb 20 : Actor Irrfan Khan, who will next be seen in "Blackmail", says he is hopeful that the film will recreate the magic of "Hindi Medium".

After "Hindi Medium", which was written by Zeenat Lakhani and directed by Saket Chaudhary, Irrfan and T-Series are set to collaborate again. While Irrfan will act in "Blackmail", the banner will back the Abhinay Deo directorial.

"I am glad Bhushan Kumar from T-Series and I have got together for our next entertainer ‘Blackmail’. The film is a fantastic vision of Abhinay. I am hopeful that ‘Blackmail’ will recreate the magic," Irrfan said in a statement.

"’Hindi Medium’ will always be an important film for me as it was a story that was relatable and the reality depicted impacts most of us at some level. Audiences loving the film and the awards that the film bagged have made the journey exciting," he added.