Siddhant Chaturvedi-Jaya Bachchan-Wamiqa to lead Vikas Bahl's upcoming film
What's the story
Director Vikas Bahl, who has directed films like Queen and Super 30, is reportedly switching gears to a lighter genre with his next.
The yet-to-be-titled film will reportedly star Siddhant Chaturvedi, Wamiqa Gabbi, and veteran actor Jaya Bachchan in lead roles, reported Peeping Moon.
The movie is set in Goa and revolves around an old house that turns into a public gully.
Production details
Bhushan Kumar to produce Bahl's film under T-Series banner
The upcoming film is being produced by Bhushan Kumar under his T-Series banner. This is Kumar's first collaboration with Bahl, who recently directed Ajay Devgn in the box-office hit Shaitan.
Chaturvedi and Gabbi will play the romantic leads in this family entertainer, while Bachchan will reportedly play Gabbi's mother.
Upcoming schedules
Shooting schedule and current projects of lead actors
The shooting schedule of Bahl's film is yet to be locked, but it is expected to begin toward the end of this year.
This is subject to the availability of Chaturvedi and Gabbi, who are currently busy with several projects.
Chaturvedi is occupied with Sanjay Leela Bhansali's musical romance Tum Hi Ho and has Dharma Productions's Dhadak 2 scheduled for February 2025.
Actors' portfolio
Gabbi's diverse roles and Bachchan's significant collaboration
Gabbi, known for her roles in Vikramaditya Motwane's Jubilee and Disney+ Hotstar's Grahan, is a part of Varun Dhawan's Baby John.
She will also resume shooting for Raj & DK's fantasy period Netflix series, Rakht Brahmand.
Meanwhile, Bachchan was last seen in Karan Johar's romcom Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani.
This will be her second acting role in five years and her first with Bahl.