Mumbai June 14 (IANS) Actor Yashpal Sharma of "Lagaan" and "Gangaajal" fame says he signed the film "Chauhan" inspired by Karnal-based social activist S.P. Chauhan because he wants to contribute a Haryanvi story to Indian cinema.
"This film is inspired by a Karnal-based social activist essayed by actor Jimmy Sheirgill. I m playing his father who drinks a lot. He leaves drinking because of his son. I signed this film because I really want to contribute a Haryanvi story to Indian cinema " Yashpal said in a statement to IANS.
"This film is going to have a strong impact on the audience because it is a realistic film. It is expected to release in August " he added about the film that was shot in Manali Dharamsala Karnal and Delhi.
On the kind of films he enjoys doing he said: "I do big films so that I can be in front of people s eyes and small films for my satisfaction as I get different roles of my choice."

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