Shahid Kapoor is gearing up for an intense role as the gangster Arjun Ustara in Vishal Bhardwaj’s upcoming action thriller. This project has fans buzzing, especially as it marks Bhardwaj’s first collaboration with Shahid Kapoor since Rangoon in 2017.
Shoot Of Arjun Ustara To Kickoff In January 1st Week
Sajid Nadiadwala is all set to take the Vishal Bhardwaj’s next titled Arjun Ustara on floors on January 6 with Shahid Kapoor and Triptii Dimri.
According to reports in Pinkvilla, the pre-production work of Arjun Ustara has begun and the makers are all set to roll with the film from January 6. “A massive set is being constructed at a studio in Mumbai, bringing the film’s vision to life. A team of over 500 people is working to create this elaborate set-up, as the idea is to mount it on a massive scale. The makers are aiming to recreate Mumbai from the era gone by, as the premise of the film is set against the backdrop of the underworld in the Post-Independence era,” revealed a source close to the development.
Earlier in the day, Triptii Dimiri had met Sajid Nadiadwala to discuss the script and the probable workshops for Arjun Ustara, as the actress has a strong author-backed role in the film. “Triptii is also excited to embark on a new journey with Shahid Kapoor, Sajid Nadiadwala, and Vishal Bhardwaj. The film will go on floors in January with a marathon schedule, and the makers aim to call it a wrap, to bring the film on the big screen by the end of 2025,” the source added.
Talking of Sajid Nadiadwala, the filmmaker will have four releases in 2025 – Salman Khan and Rashmika Mandanna starrer Sikandar, the Akshay Kumar comedy franchise, Housefull 5, the Tiger Shroff starrer Baaghi 4, and finally end the year with Arjun Ustara.
A Biopic Film With Irrfan Khan & Deepika Padukone Was Initially Planned
For Vishal Bhardwaj, this project has been in the works for a long time. Initially, he planned to make a biopic on Sapna Didi, where the late Irrfan Khan was supposed to play Ustara alongside Deepika Padukone. Unfortunately, that project didn’t come to life.
However, with Shahid now stepping into the shoes of the on-screen gangster, Bhardwaj seems to have found the perfect actor to bring his vision to life.
