Sequel of 'Hindi Medium' to go on floors in August

Mumbai: Actor Irrfan Khan is all set to come up with the sequel of his 2017 hit movie 'Hindi Medium' which will go on floors in August, trade sources said on Thursday.Irrfan will essay the role of a Delhi based businessman Raj Batra who aspires to give his daughter the best education.

'The story flash-forwards by a decade so five-year-old Pia will be in her teens now, around 15-16 years. The story will be a fresh take on the Indian educational system with little reference to the original,' the sources said.Director Saket Chaudhary won’t be a part of this sequel, sources added.

Dinesh Vijan, who produced the film with Bhushan Kumar and recently inked a multiple-project film deal with him, will once again produce the film with the T-Series.Meanwhile, Irrfan Khan will soon begin shooting for Vishal Bhardwaj directorial along with Piku co-star Deepika Padukone.