Pakistani actress Saba Qamar will star opposite Indian actor Irrfan Khan in a new movie to be produced by Dinesh Vijan and Bhushan Kumar.
The actress, whose performance as Noor in the film "Manto" was widely appreciated, will be directed by Saket Chaudhary, who has earlier delivered "Pyaar Ke Side Effects" and "Shaadi Ke Side Effects". The movie will be in the fun and slice-of-life space.
The makers felt that the vivacious actress would be apt to play the character that they had in mind, and impressed by her screen presence and confidence, Vijan finalised her for the role, read a statement.
A yet untitled project, it will go on the floors in August.
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