Randeep Hooda, Darshan Kumaar start shooting for ‘Sarabjit’ biopic

He had finished recee for ‘Sarbjit’ long back and had plans to start the shoot by November 25.

#SARBJIT shoot starts today @Vanita_ok #AishwaryaRai @RandeepHooda @RichaChadha_ @DarshanKumaar @SandeepsinghOne

#SARBJIT shoot starts today @Vanita_ok #AishwaryaRai @RandeepHooda @RichaChadha_ @DarshanKumaar @SandeepsinghOne 👍 pic.twitter.com/vaUj4PYkkz

— Omung Kumar (@OmungKumar) December 13, 2015

The film is based on Sarabjit Singh, an Indian farmer who was convicted of terrorism and spying in Pakistan and was sentenced to death. He was attacked by inmates at a prison in Lahore in April 2013 and died a few days later.

The film features actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who will be seen playing the role of Sarabjit’s sister Dalbir Kaur. The title role will be played by Randeep Hooda.

Aishwarya is currently shooting for Ae Dil Hai Mushkil and will join the team soon.

Richa Chadha will play Sarabjit’s wife in the movie. Darshan Kumaar is also a part of his ‘Mary Kom’s director Omung Kumar. Darshan, who was last seen in Anushka Sharma-starrer “NH 10”, will portray the role of Khalid Pervaiz, a Pakistani lawyer who fought for Sarbjit’ release.

Super Excited..Shoot starts frm today :) New Journey,New Energy @OmungKumar @Vanita_ok @RandeepHooda #AishwaryaRai pic.twitter.com/muVSTdGh9I

— Darshan Kumaar (@DarshanKumaar) December 14, 2015

‘Sarbjit’ is expected to release in May 2016.