Nagesh Kukunoor signs John

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

John Abraham stars in Kukunoor's next, Aashayein.

The film is about the life and times of a repentant gambler, and 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.