Mumbai: Boman Irani has been roped into play the character of actor Ranveer Singh's father in the upcoming film Jayeshbhai Jordaar. The veteran actor calls the script "rare" and that it's a "moving story".
"Jayeshbhai Jordaar is a rare script that tells a brilliant, moving story. For me, Divyang is a writer and director to watch out for and talent like him comes once in many, many years. He has written something exceptionally thought provoking that delivers a powerful message in the most entertaining and humorous manner," Boman said.
Directed by debutant writer-director Divyang Thakkar, Jayeshbhai Jordaar is a humourous entertainer set in Gujarat and Ranveer will be seen playing the role of a Gujarati man.
Boman is again teaming up with Ranveer after 83. He tagged the Gully Boy star as "powerhouse performer".
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Boman said: "Working with Ranveer is always fun. He is a powerhouse performer who gives his all in every scene and as an artist, it is amazing to creatively collaborate with such people. I'm playing his father in the film and we have a very interesting relationship for people to find out when they see the film."
The film will mark Bollywood debut of Arjun Reddy actor Shalini Pandey, who said bagging the Yash Raj Film is a huge validation for craft.
"I couldn't have asked for a better Bollywood debut than Jayeshbhai Jordaar. I'm fortunate that I could impress my producer Maneesh Sharma and my director Divyang Thakkar in my auditions. I had worked really hard and it was a huge validation for my acting when I received the confirmation call from Yash Raj Films," Shalini said.
With inputs from IANS
