New Delhi: 'Dangal' fame Sanya Malhotra has been brought on board as the leading lady in Vishal Bhardwaj's 'Churiyan' a two-heroine film, trade sources said on Wednesday.'Sanya will apparently play the role of the younger sibling. However, details of the older sibling are yet to be announced,' sources said.
Earlier, reports claimed that Vishal Bhardwaj was planning on having the 'Dangal' sisters on board for 'Churiyan'. However, he had denied the same.The filmmaker took to social media to shun the reports. Vishal posted on Twitter denying the news about Sanya and Fatima coming together, calling it ‘stupid speculation’.
'Churiyan' is a two-heroine project that revolves around two warring sisters. 'The film will see Vishal exploring the genre of comedy unlike his serious ventures. As of now, the makers are on a hunt for the actress who will play the older sibling,' sources said.This is Sanya’s third film. She recently kicked off her second venture 'Badhaai Ho Badhaai' with Ayushmann Khurrana. (UNI)