Mumbai: Ranbir Kapoor’s sister Riddhima Kapoor, a fashion entrepreneur, is set to make her Bollywood debut opposite comedy king Kapil Sharma in a yet-to-be-titled comedy film.
According to a report in Pinkvilla, the upcoming project will be directed by Ashish R Mohan and shooting will commence in Chandigarh later this month.
“Kapil Sharma has gone lean for his next feature film, which will be directed by Ashish R Mohan. It’s an out-and-out comic entertainer, and goes on floors in Chandigarh by mid-April. The Mahurat ceremony will take place tomorrow, followed by a marathon schedule. It’s a situational comedy and the makers have roped in a credible ensemble for the feature film,” a source told Pinkvilla.
On Riddhima’s debut, the source added, “The Ashish R Mohan directorial marks the big screen debut of Riddhima Kapoor Sahni and she is excited to step into the world of showbiz with a film in comic space. Neetu Kapoor has a solid role in the film, and is the key player in the middle of chaos.”
The film will also feature Riddhima and Ranbir’s mother, veteran actress Neetu Kapoor.
While details of the plot are still under wraps, the buzz is that the makers are expected to make an official announcement soon.