Aahana Kumra and Sharib Hashmi to star in Cancer: ‘I have not seen anything like this on Indian screens’

Directed by Faisal Hashmi, Cancer, starring Aahana Kumra and Sharib Hashmi in the lead roles, is being bankrolled by US based production house Lonestar Films.

Aahana Kumra and Sharib Hashmi will be seen in Hindi film Cancer. (Photo: PR Handout)

Actors Aahana Kumra and Sharib Hashmi have been roped in to play the lead roles in upcoming film Cancer. The movie marks the Hindi debut of director Faisal Hashmi, who is known for Gujarati films like Vitamin She and the award-winning Short Circuit.

Cancer is touted to be a futuristic thriller and is expected to go on floors in the first half of 2023.

Talking about the film, Sharib Hashmi said in a statement, “The narration got me totally gobsmacked. I did not gauge what was coming and was on tenterhooks all through it. I have not seen anything like this on Indian screens and I genuinely believe that the script is our hero. I hope to do my very best to match up. Faisal is a man of few words and through our multiple discussions, he has already given me a lot of creative liberty to approach the character in a certain way.”

Story continues below this ad

Also Read | Kajol and Kamal Sadanah to reunite after 30 years for Salaam Venky: ‘It was lovely working with him again’

Director Faisal Hashmi says that he had the story with him for a long time and is glad that it’s taking off finally.

“I have stayed with the film for a very long time and now that it is about to take off, it almost feels surreal. I am extremely grateful to Pankaj, Devansh and Sharib for showing faith in the script and I hope the film brings a lot of fulfillment to everyone associated with the project,” he said.

Click here to follow Screen Digital on YouTube and stay updated with the latest from the world of cinema.

The summons come amid a broader crackdown by the ED on betting apps functioning illegally in India.

ED summons former Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa in illegal betting app case

India3 hr ago

Former Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa has been summoned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for his involvement in the alleged illegal betting app 1xBet. The ED is also investigating former cricketers Shikhar Dhawan and Suresh Raina, as well as celebrities Mimi Chakraborty, Urvashi Rautela, and Ankush Hazra for their association with the app.

View all shorts

More Entertainment

Entertainment Anurag Kashyap 'got a message' from people behind major Bollywood hit, was told to keep his 'genuine praise' for the film to himself: 'My jaw dropped'