Baazaar marks Chitrangada Singh's comeback to the big screen after a gap of two years
Highlights
- Earlier, reports suggested that Prachi Desai had been cast opposite Saif
- Nikkhil Advani says Chitrangada was the first choice for the role
- Baazaar, directed by Gauravv K Chawla, will release in December
Actress Chitrangada Singh is all set to return to the big screen with Nikkhil Advani's
Baazaar .
The 40-year-old actress has been roped in to portray the role of Saif Ali Khan's wife in the film, reported
DNA. Earlier, reports suggested that Prachi Desai had been cast opposite the 46-year-old actor. However, Nikkhil Advani dismissed the reports, saying Chitrangada was the first choice for the role. Speaking to
DNA, director Nikkhil Advani said that Prachi Desai 'expressed interest' to work with him but for another project.
Baazaar, directed by Gauravv K Chawla, revolves around the Indian stock markets and Saif portrays the role of a businessman.
"I'm happy that the cast is looking so exciting. We have Saif, Chitrangda, Radhika Apte and Rohan Mehra. The shoot has just begun and will be wrapped up by mid-August while the film is slated for a December release. Prachi has expressed interest in working with my production house but that is for another project. As far as the role of Mandira in
Baazaar is concerned, Gauravv K Chawla, my director, came up with the idea of casting Chitrangda,"
DNA quoted Nikkhil Advani as saying.
Chitrangada Singh last made a cameo appearance in 2015 movie
Gabbar is Back, starring Akshay Kumar and Shruti Haasan.
Baazaar will mark her comeback to the big screen after a gap of two years.
Referring to the
Sorry Bhai! actress' two year break from films as 'instrumental,' the 46-year-old director told
DNA: "I won't call it a comeback but just the fact that she hasn't done anything for quite some time was instrumental in us considering her because it's a powerful character that's silent and simmering, like a volcano about to erupt. Casting her opposite Saif makes the film about strong actors and characters."
The first poster of Baazaar was unveiled by the makers of the film earlier this month.
Baazaar will release in theatres this December.