If sources are to be believed, then Pakistani actor Fawad Khan, who is basking in the success of his film 'Kapoor and Sons,' has bagged the lead role in Zoya Akhtar's next directorial venture.
According to a source, Zoya has briefed Fawad about the basic premise of the film and the two will meet soon and take their discussion forward, reports DNA.
The insider also revealed that Zoya loved the 34-year-old actor in 'Kapoor & Sons,' following which she decided to work with him.
Earlier, it was reported that the 43-year-old film director had approached Hrithik Roshan for the film. However, when the 'Bang Bang' actor turned down the offer, she approached the 'Khoobsurat' star.
Fawad will be also seen in Karan Johar's directorial 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil,' featuring Ranbir Kapoor, Anushka Sharma and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.
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