Varun Dhawan to star in Abhishek Varman's Shiddat?

15 Jun 2016

Abhishek Varman, who last directed 2 States , is all set to explore yet another genre with his forthcoming release, tentatively titled Shiddat. And this time around, he will be roping in Gen Y star Varun Dhawan.

Though not much has been revealed about the film or its casting, we hear that it is a period drama. It is being said that the film in question will be set amidst the backdrop of India-Pakistan partition and will also have two male leads.

Shiddat is said to be co-produced by Sajid Nadiadwala and Karan Johar's Dharma Productions.

As of now, Varun Dhawan is looking forward to promoting the action packed Dishoom along with co-stars John Abraham and Jacqueline Fernandez. Rumours also have it that Varun has signed the Dhyan Chand biopic.