First Look: Nagesh Kukunoor signs John

Well, someone's moving on to high-profile stars.

Nagesh Kukunoor, one of our most indie filmmakers, has finally bagged himself a star.

John Abraham stars in Kukunoor's next, Aashayein.

Produced by Percept Picture Company, the film is about the life and times of a repentant gambler. At a Mumbai media function to announce the film, a jubilant Kukunoor declared the film his dream project.

Promising signs from the man who made Dor.

Photograph: Pradeep Bandekar