Arshad Warsi joins the cast of Akshay Kumar starrer ‘Bachchan Pandey’

The film also stars Akshay Kumar and Kriti Sanon in the lead role. Apparently, Arshad Warsi has been roped to play a pivotal role.

Ever since Akshay Kumar revealed the first look from the upcoming movie ‘Bachchan Pandey‘, fans are eagerly waiting for more updates. The film stars Akshay in the lead as a gangster who aspires to be an actor, and Kriti Sanon plays the role of a journalist who dreams of becoming a director.

According to the Mumbai Mirror report, Arshad Warsi is roped in to play Akshay’s friend and a member of the gang. According to the source close to the development said, “The makers were looking for someone who could match Akshay’s comic timing, and they found him in Munnabhai’s Circuit, who, over the years, has aced this space. It’s a first time pairing for the actors. Further added that his character would have a special look with multiple shades.

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Reportedly, director Farhad Samji is exploring locations in Jaisalmer and are planning to shoot at places like the Gadisar Lake and Jaisalkot. Not just this, heavy action scenes will be shot at the real location with choreography with stunt teams. Also being said, an A-listers actress may soon come on board.

The action-comedy film shooting will start in January 2021 in Jaisalmer and will be continued till March. The film is directed by Farhad Samji and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala.