Model-turned-actor John Abraham will play an atheist in the Bollywood film titled Nastik.
The film, to be produced by Mukesh Bhatt, is about a man (John) hardened by the cruel realities of time. Having been betrayed by all and sundry in his life he turns a nastik who doesn't believe in god.
The film, to be made under the Vishesh Films' banner, will be directed by Anurag Basu.
Anurag is rumored to have approached svelte Bipasha Basu to play the female lead in the film although nothing has been finalized as yet.
It may be mentioned that John is also playing Bipasha's love interest in Pooja Bhatt's production titled Jism.