Mumbai Oct 12 (IANS) Actors Anshuman Jha and Sharib Hashmi have been roped in to star in an upcoming film titled "Ishwar".
Set in Allahabad the film is a modern-day adaptation of William Shakespeare s tragedy "Romeo and Juliet".
Anshuman best known for his roles in films like "Love Sex Aur Dhokha" "Bakrapur" and "Chauranga" will play the title role of a lover.
Sharib of "Phullu" fame will essay the character of local young political Kingpin. The name of the actress for Juliet s part has been kept a secret.
Anshuman who was born in Allahabad will be visiting his birthplace after almost 20 years to shoot this film. He is "excited".
" Romeo and Juliet is one of Shakespeare s best work. And last I had done an adaptation of it in a school play. To be part of a film adaptation and that too in Allahabad is very special for me. Sometimes you don t choose films they choose you " Anshuman said in a statement.
The film will be directed by popular filmmaker Imtiaz Ali s associate Pradeep Singrole and will be backed by India E Commerce Ltd.
"Anshuman is probably the most talented young actor amd the most under-used actor of this generation. My adaptation focuses on the tension and rivalry between Romeo and Tybalt (characters from Romeo and Juliet ) " Singrole said.
"It s set in the northern heartland of India with the backdrop of the timeless love story between the shy righteous Ishwar and the innocent Isha " Singrole added.
The film will go on floors on October 18.
--IANS
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