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Shahid Kapoor to play gangster in Vishal Bhardwaj’s action thriller; Begins prep - Report

Shahid Kapoor’s next project with Vishal Bhardwaj created significant buzz ever since it was announced. What excited fans more is the fresh pairing of Shahid and Triptii Dimmri in this action thriller. The new update about the project is that the filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj is set to begin filming. An exciting report about the hero’s character has been revealed by Mid-day and it suggests that he will be playing a notorious gangster Hussain Ustara, who had a fierce rivalry with Dawood Ibrahim.

Shahid Kapoor is said to play Hussain Ustara and he has started intense combat training, necessary for the action-packed sequences that will define his character. He is focusing on Ustara’s physical and psychological dimensions. According to Mid-Day report, a source close to the development revealed, “Shahid is undergoing intense combat training to match the demands of the action sequences. Equally important is understanding the mental make-up of a character like Ustara. Vishal sir has been guiding him as he delves deep into Ustara’s motivations, emotions, and mental battles.”

The film stars Triptii Dimri as the leading lady and her role revolves around themes of revenge. As Shahid Kapoor started prepping for the role, Dimri has also begun her workshops for her role. The source added, “Triptii’s role is crucial to the narrative, and her preparation involves getting into the mindset of a character driven by vengeance.” 

The said project is touted to be a big action commercial and promises to be a perfect dose of entertainment. Filming is set to begin soon. This offers a treat to the moviegoers with a fresh pairing of Shahid Kapoor and Triptii Dimri. The stars have never collaborated before and promise to bring a unique twist to the film with their acting prowess. The film helmed by Vishal Bhardwaj is backed by Sajid Nadiadwala under the banners of Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment. 

This exciting project is a reunion of actor-director duo Shahid Kapoor and Vishal Bhardwaj. Both have previously worked on two films and received positive responses. Their films Kaminey and Haider are still widely celebrated. Meanwhile, Kapoor is gearing up for Deva an action thriller where he plays a cop. 

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