Disha Patani Bags Ekta Kapoor’s Project, To Essay The Role Of A Small Town Punjabi Girl!

Disha Patani seems to be on a roll. The actress, who was last seen in a small role in Salman Khan starrer Bharat, is busy shooting for her nnext film Malang, which will also star Aditya Roy Kapur. Now, she has already bagged another project that will be produced by none other than Ekta Kapoor.

Yes, Disha Patani has been cast in the lead for Ekta Kapoor’s next projet. The film will be written by Raaj Shaandaliyaa, who had written and directed the hit, Dream Girl starring Ayushmann Khurrana. The film will be direted by Asima Chibbar, who had earlier helmed Mere Dad Ki Maruti. According to reports, Disha will essay the role of a small town Punjabi girl in the film.

According to a report by Mid Day, a trade source has revealed,

"Rumours have been rife that Ekta and Disha are in talks for a movie that will see her play a small-town Punjabi girl from Chandigarh. What many don't know is that the movie has been written by Raaj Shaandilyaa. Interestingly, Raaj had a few concepts that he had narrated to Ekta before Dream Girl, and she had loved this one. With the success of the Ayushmann Khurrana-starrer proving that he has his finger on the pulse of the audience, Ekta immediately greenlit this script. The concept had been on her mind ever since he had narrated it to her. However, Raaj won't be involved in the creative or casting process of the project, as he is busy with his next film."

The shoot will start from January or February next year and the makers are trying to shoot a teaser for the film, introducing Disha in the lead, The film is yet to be titled.