Sources say Nawazuddin Siddiqui latest addition to Tiger Shroff-led Heropanti 2; to play leading lady Tara Sutaria’s sibling.
Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Tara Sutaria. Pic/Satej Shinde; Tiger Shroff. Pic/AFP
It’s back to the beginning for Tiger Shroff. The actor, who made his Bollywood debut with 'Heropanti' in 2014, was shooting for the sequel to the actioner earlier this year. While Tara Sutaria plays his love interest in the Ahmed Khan-directed venture, mid-day has learnt that there is an addition to the cast. With this film, Nawazuddin Siddiqui will return to masala movies after his niche offerings, 'Raat Akeli Hai' and 'Serious Men' last year.
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“In all likelihood, Nawaz and Tara will play siblings in the movie. While Tiger filmed a significant part of the first schedule in Mumbai before the state-wide restrictions were levied, Nawaz is expected to join in the next schedule. Tiger will juggle this action thriller with the shoot of Baaghi 4,” says a source. The project marks Siddiqui’s reunion with Shroff after the dance film, 'Munna Michael' (2017).
mid-day texted the film’s team, who remained unavailable for comment.
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