Prakash Jha boards Taapsee, Bhumi's 'Saand Ki Aankh'

Director Prakash Jha has boarded the cast of biographical drama "Saand Ki Aankh".

The film, which will chronicle the story of world's oldest sharpshooters Chandro and Prakashi Tomar, will feature Taapsee Pannu and Bhumi Pednekar in the lead.

The makers of the film said Jha, who last featured as an actor in his 2016 directorial "Jai Gangaajal", immediately agreed to star in "Saand Ki Aankh" after reading its script.

"The enthusiasm the whole team had for me rubbed off on me along with a great part... looking forward to the shoot," Jha said in a statement.

Director Tushar Hiranandani said, "We are so excited to have someone as supremely talented as Prakash Jha join the starcast of the film. This role was tailor-made for him and we could only envision him for this character."