For the first time in his career, superstar Shakib Khan is playing the role of a ghost in a horror film. Sree Venkatesh Films released the trailer for the film “Nakaab” on their Facebook page on Saturday, in which Shakib is seen in a scary avatar.
Near the end of the trailer, Shakib appears with fiery green eyes, sharp, shark-like teeth and an unnaturally long jaw. A song and poster of the film have also been released. The film also stars Nusrat and Sayantika. Shakib said the film's poster had received positive response.
In “Nakaab,” Shakib’s character has the power of seeing the souls of the dead, and he can communicate with them too. As the story progresses, he meets a ghost who committed a double murder when he was alive. Meanwhile, police are after Shakib's character on charge of the same murder, so the only way to prove his innocence is to capture the ghost.
“Nakaab” is due to be released on August 24.
Shakib’s latest film, “Bhaijan elo re,” was released in cinemas across Bangladesh on July 27. It was produced by Indian production house SK Movies. Directed by Joydeep Mukherjee, the film has done well at the box office so far. Indian actors Payel and Srabonti star in this film with Shakib, along with Bangladesh’s Deepa Khandakar and Monira Mithu.