Abhishek Nigam replaces Sheezan Khan for the titular role in Ali Baba: Dastaan-e-Kabul
Actor Sheezan Khan has been replaced by Abhishek Nigam who will now essay the role of Ali Baba in Ali Baba: Dastaan-e-Kabul. According to a source associated with the show, “Abhishek is on board and he will shoot the promo soon. The story currently revolves around a masked man and it will be revealed that he is none other than Abhishek. A call on Tunisha’s character remains to be taken. Her character may or may not be brought back. The creative team is weighing all options.”
Talking about how the story will unfold, the source added, “It will be shown that Ali was gravely injured and was healed and got a new face through ancient cosmetic surgery.”
The show, Ali Baba: Dastaan-e-Kabul, has been in the news after the tragic death of Tunisha Sharma who was the lead actress in the show. The 20-year-old reportedly died by suicide in a make-up room of her set. Subsequently, Sheezan Khan was arrested for abetment to suicide and is currently in judicial custody.