Mumbai: Actors Manoj Bajpayee and singer turned actor Diljit Dosanjh are all set to share screen space for the first time in a family comedy titled Suraj Pe Mangal Bhari.
Sources claim that they will be seen facing off in the upcoming film.
Directed by Abhishek Sharma, the film will also feature the Dangal star Fatima Sana Shaikh.
Speaking about the film, the director said: "Suraj Pe Mangal Bhari is a unique family comedy that draws humour from the quirks of its refreshing yet relatable characters. The world is set in the innocence of 1990s when there was no social media or mobile phones."
The Zoya Factor helmer also added that he is quite excited about the ensemble cast.
"With awesome actors like Diljit, Manoj, Fatima, and a fantastic ensemble cast, I am sure we will be able to create an entertaining narrative for our family audience," he said.
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The film will reportedly be Zee Studios' first in-house production. The film will roll on floors early in January 2020.
The forthcoming family comedy-drama is expected to hit the big screens before the end of next year.
Expressing excitement for the new project, Shariq Patel, CEO, Zee Studios said: "It's a new and unique concept, a mad family comedy with a powerful cast that will definitely entertain the audiences! We are happy to associate with Abhishek as the captain of this ship; excited to begin our journey next month."
Happy to be associated with Zee Studios, Sharma said: "I am proud and excited to be associated with Zee Studios' first in-house production."
"It's a start-to-finish schedule; we start shooting on January 6 till mid-March and release it before year-end," he concluded.
