Anil Kapoor leaves to discuss '24' role

Anil Kapoor has a lot on his plate in the coming days. The actor left on Saturday night for LA to attend a few charity events as well as to discuss his shoot for the upcoming season of the US hit television show 24. Anil will also be part of a retrospective on his films in LA, which will open with the English version of his film Gandhi My Father.

A source close to the actor reveals, "Anil begins his shoot for 24 next month. He is the first Indian actor to be a part of the show. He was approached by the producers of the TV show after the whole Slummdog win at the Oscars. Interestingly, Anil's agent is the same guy who works for Hollywood actor Mickey Rourke. His agent got Anil the part when the producers showed interest in him."

Anil plays the part of a Middle Eastern agent who helps the CTU (Counter Terrorist Unit) team solve a series of cases. Initially, Anil's role was to be limited to an episode, but after a series of meetings, the producers have decided to extend his stay for an entire season. "Anil won't be in India for a long time. Of course he will be travelling back and forth, but he will be in the US for a while."

Even though he's signed on a US television show, it hasn't stopped the actor from taking on more work in Bollywood. "Anil will soon start his home production titled Ayesha with his daughter Sonam and Abhay Deol in the lead. His second daughter Rhea is producing the movie. He's also signed a new project with Ashtavinayak films, which will go on floors soon."