THIS ACTOR STICKS HIS FACE IN THE MUCK 64 TIMES

Majid Majidi’s Beyond The Clouds marks the debut of Shahid Kapoor's brother Ishaan Khatter in the lead role. Interestingly, the young actor, who was handpicked by the Iranian auteur among many other contenders, has managed to make a big impact and impress the legendary filmmaker with his hard work and commitment to his craft. 

Says an insider source, "For a crucial scene in the film, Ishaan was supposed to dip his face and roll around in muck several times- 64 times to be precise. Shot at the sewri jetty area in Mumbai, Ishaan's shot needed him not just to step into the muck but also to literally dip his face in it till its unrecognizable. Ishaan surrendered himself to Majidi's vision, without any hesitation jumped into it.

Beyond The Clouds is a beautiful story centered around a brother-sister relationship starring Malavika Mohannan alongside Ishaan Khatter essaying the lead duo.