Randeep Hooda has been cast in the lead role in a thriller produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, a leading daily reports. The project will be directed by newcomer Balwinder Singh Janjua, who has also written the films Mubarakan, Firangi and Saand Ki Aankh. Sources told the daily that Randeep plays a cop in the film, scheduled to begin filming in August. The film is set in a small town and has elements of comedy as well as mystery.
“Randeep plays a cop in the film which has a lot of twists and turns. Balwinder has been working on the script for a long time and recently started pre-production. He will start the recce shortly,” the source told the daily.
This, however, isn’t the first film in which Randeep will play a cop as he was cast in similar roles in the films Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai, Kick, Jannat 2 and Baaghi 2. “Randeep suits the role to the T and will begin his prep closer to the shooting date,” the source added.
Randeep Hooda will appear next in Imtiaz Ali’s film starring Kartik Aaryan and Sara Ali Khan in the lead roles, reportedly titled Aaj Kal.
Sanjay Leela Bhansali will direct Salman Khan and Alia Bhatt in Inshallah in September.
Source: Mumbai Mirror
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