Sanyukta Iyer (MUMBAI MIRROR; November 7, 2015)

Unlike Indian horror movie fans, Aryeman Ramsay doesn't identify with his family's filmi legacy. Instead, he recalls growing up on a steady diet of Akshay Kumar's Khiladi films, beginning with the 1995 superhit Sabse Bada Khiladi, which his father, the late filmmaker Keshu Ramsay, had produced.

So it comes as no surprise that the 35-year-old actor-director is currently writing an action-thriller. The film follows two men who become millionaires overnight. "Part of the story is drawn from a real life incident that took place in the US where two men gambled, got rich and proved that they did it legally to escape the law," Aryeman reveals.

Ramsay Jr, who made his acting debut in Rajkumar Santoshi's 2006 drama Family that also featured Nawazuddin Siddiqui in a blink-and-you-miss appearance, confesses that he tried his hand at acting for six years, featuring in a string of box office duds like Riyasat, Good Luck, and Tom Dick and Harry Rock Again. "It didn't work out. I've realised that I should stick to making films, like my father, uncles and grandfather did before me," he reflects.

Now, he has roped in his Family co-star Nawaz for his new film. "He may be a star today but he is a down-to-earth guy. Isn't he perfect for playing a small town character who comes into a lot of money and dupes cops?" he laughs, adding that Kay Kay Menon plays the other protagonist in it.

Nawaz is currently filming Anurag Kashyap's upcoming thriller in Mumbai, in which he plays a character inspired from serial killer Raman Raghav, while Kay Kay Menon begins shooting for Remo D'Souza's superhero film A Flying Jatt this month.

The two start work on Aryeman's film this December in the city. Aryeman is currently looking for two leading ladies for his film.