The love story marks the directorial debut of 'Aashiqui 2' writer Shagufta Rafique. The 27-year-old 'Fukrey' star said his role in the film, which also stars Richa Chadda, is quite tough and demanding.
"This film is special; it is definitely my most ambitious movie so far. It is a love story and my first film as a solo lead. My character is also quite challenging. So, it is a very important film. I am really happy and excited that finally I have a movie where my role is big and I am not playing second lead," Ali told PTI.
"I am trying to specialise in such on-screen pairings. I am getting used to do that as I have been paired opposite Vidya, which was also thought to be different and now with Richa. I just hope it works well," said the actor, who will start shooting with his 'Fukrey' co-star next month.
The actor, who has recently wrapped up 'Khamoshiyan' with Vishesh Films, said he has become very close to Mahesh Bhatt and the filmmaker takes care of him a lot.
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