Actor Nikhil Dwivedi, who gained critical appreciation for his performances in films like Shor In The City and Raavan, is currently shooting for his upcoming film with Bharat Ratan which is reportedly based on the lives of gangster Abu Salem and his love interest, Monica Bedi.
In preparation for his role as a sharpshooter, Nikhil has been taking rifle shooting lessons at the shooting academy in Worli which is a well-known training ground for the Mumbai police and other officials.
Says a source from the set, “Nikhil has enrolled for a three month rifle training at the Worli Academy since he plays a sharpshooter in the film. Initially looked upon as mere practice for his role in the film,Nikhil now enjoys it so much that he attends all the sessions religiously and is getting to be quite the ace at it.”