Mumbai Aug 23 (IANS) Actor Shreyas Talpade says his debut film "Iqbal" which will complete 13 years since its release on August 26 2005 is a movie that made his family proud of him.
In the Nagesh Kukunoor directorial Shreyas essayed the role of a deaf and mute youngster aspiring to be a cricketer.
"The journey of making this beautiful film has been one of the most precious and treasured memories of my life. When I look back in retrospect I feel that life has come full circle after ‘Iqbal released 13 years ago " Shreyas said in a statement.
"To this present day I still continue to listen to the song from my film which is not only my favourite song but also inspires me a lot today whenever I feel low. It s a film that made my family proud of me."
He also made a promise to his fans that he will look for a strong and good script which he intends to do next year.
"I ll look for something which is equally strong like Iqbal and do that next year. I m grateful to the makers for seeing Iqbal in me and trusting me to play the character on screen " said Shreyas.
After "Iqbal" he delivered memorable performances in films like "Dor" "Om Shanti Om" and "Golmaal Returns".

--IANS nn/rb/bg