Ranveer Singh is all set to enchant his fans as legendary cricketer Kapil Dev in Kabir Khan’s 83. The movie is yet to hit the screens and the actor has bagged a new film under the Yash Raj Films banner. The movie Jayeshbhai Jordaar has the Padmaavat star playing the role of a Gujarati man. Rumours were rife that Arjun Reddy actress Shalini Pandey has been roped in as the romantic lead.
As per Bollywood Hungama reports, Shalini has been confirmed to play the role of Ranveer’s romantic lead in Jayeshbhai Jordaar. Shalini Pandey had mesmerized everyone with her acting prowess in the Telugu blockbuster Arjun Reddy. She is all set to mark her Bollywood debut opposite Ranveer Singh in the YRF movie.
Producer Maneesh Sharma, who has cast Shalini in the film said, “Our script and the vision of the film demanded a fresh face for the leading lady’s part. Shalini’s audition was so spontaneous and nuanced that we knew immediately that she was the right person for the part. She is an assured actor with a refreshing presence, and we have real confidence in backing her talent. She’s really going to catch your attention in Jayeshbhai Jordaar!”
Expressing her excitement on joining the star cast of Jayeshbhai Jordaar, Shalini has said that she is inspired to deliver her best work in the film.
Slated for a release in 2020, Jayeshbhai Jordaar will be helmed by Divyang Thakkar and bankrolled under the banner of Yash Raj Films.
On the work front, Ranveer Singh also has Karan Johar’s Takht in his kitty.
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