Actor Vineet Kumar Singh, who is plays a struggling boxer in the forthcoming movie Mukkabaaz, says he wants to help real life boxers who are struggling in India.
Asked if knowing the sport closely brought any changes in his mind, Vineet is reported as saying, “Of course, I would love to contribute something to them. In the ‘akhada’ (wrestling arena), where I used to practice, I saw so many boxers.”
“Some, who are struggling even though they are champions, and some are forced to retire, some are the victim of politics. I also made friends with them.
"So I want to help them with my limited capability so that awareness can be created.”
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“In the film, there was no action choreography and I fought against some of the boxing champions like Neeraj Goyat, Deepak Tanwar and Sandeep Yadav.
Lead actors recently promoted the film at an event in Mumbai. The promotional event was attended by Vineet Kumar Singh, Zoya Hussain, Anand L. Rai and Jimmy Shergill.
"So yes, I want our country to have more such champions, and as an actor and sports enthusiast, I want to support these kind of sports individuals who have always been ignored.”
Mukkabaaz directed by Anurag Kashyap and also features Zoya Hussain, Jimmy Shergill and Ravi Kishan.
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