Shraddha Kapoor to play double role in film ‘Chaalbaaz In London’

KEY STORY

• Actor Shraddha Kapoor has come on board to star in the upcoming romantic-comedy “Chaalbaaz In London”, to be directed by Pankaj Parashar, who helmed the 1989 Sridevi classic “Chaalbaaz”.

• The film is a joint production between Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar’s T- Series and director Ahmed Khan and Shaira Khan’s Paper Doll Entertainment.

• Kapoor said she is thrilled to take on the challenge of essaying a double role– her career first.

• “Although there’s a huge responsibility on me, I’m happy that Bhushan sir and Ahmed sir feel that I will be able to pull it off.

• “Also, it’s a great opportunity and a learning experience for me to work with Pankaj sir who has entertained us for so many years.

• Looking forward to this journey,” the 34-year-old actor said in a statement.

• Parashar, who also helmed the popular 1985 TV series “Karamchand”, said he is confident that Kapoor will be able to do a great job with double role in the comedy.

• “For me, there is nobody better than her for a film like ‘Chaalbaaz In London’. I also want to thank Mr Bhushan Kumar and Mr Ahmed Khan for trusting in my vision and idea. I can’t wait to begin work on this project,” he added.

• It is unclear if “Chaalbaaz In London” is a remake of the 1989 movie that featured Sridevi in a double role.

• Bhushan Kumar said he was willing to make the film since he heard its quirky storyline for the first time.

• The producer called “Chaalbaaz In London” a commercial and modern story catering to the pan-India audience.

• “We are happy to have Shraddha again on board. She has been a thorough professional – very dedicated and easy to work with and hence was always our first choice.

• Also, Shraddha fits the part really well. It will be interesting to see two different Shraddhas in one film,” he said.

CONCLUSION

• Ahmed Khan, who last worked with Kapoor in the 2020 action movie “Baaghi 3, called “Chaalbaaz In London” his dream project.

• “It has always been an absolute pleasure teaming up with Bhushan ji because he is a team player who supports the team’s vision completely.

• We have an entire schedule planned in London and are in the midst of locking actors for the other roles.

• This is going to be special,” he added.