Sunny Deol will face off against Abhimanyu Singh in Lahore 1947, Rajkumar Santoshi chose the actor for the role of villain.

Lahore 1947: This Sunny Deol starrer film has become one of the most talked about films. After the success of Gadar 2, all eyes are on Sunny Deol, it is expected that like Gadar 2, Rajkumar Santoshi’s film will also win the hearts of the audience. After Preity Zinta, there has been another addition to the film’s star cast as actor Abhimanyu Singh, known for films like Rakta Charitra and Gulaal, has been roped in to play the villain in the Sunny Deol-starrer.

Lahore 1947 is a mega project where each character will play an important role in taking the story forward. Rajkumar Santoshi has expressed confidence in actor Abhimanyu Singh for the negative role in Lahore 1947. Talking about the casting choice, Rajkumar Santoshi shared, “Usually, whenever we think of a villain character, the first name that comes to our mind is Amrish. Yes and Danny Yes, but we have to look ahead and see who is leading the charge. Interestingly, we have roped in Abhimanyu Singh who will be seen playing a strong and leading role as the villain in Lahore 1947. His intensity, his voice and his conviction are truly unbeatable. He is undoubtedly one of the most talented actors in our industry.”

Regarding Lahore 1947, Aamir Khan will take over as producer under Aamir Khan Productions, while accomplished director Rajkumar Santoshi will direct the project. Sunny Deol and Preity Zinta will be in the lead roles in this film. Currently, the shooting has started in Mud Island, Mumbai, where a grand set has been built. Preity Zinta has also reached Mumbai for the shooting of the film. A few days ago, the actress posted a video seeking God’s blessings to start her new project. Although she didn’t reveal which project, netizens think she was definitely seeking blessings for Lahore 1947.