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It's official! Fatima Sana Shaikh roped in for 'Thugs of Hindostan'

Updated on: 06 May,2017 08:37 AM IST  |  Mumbai
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There had been buzz for a while about Dangal (2016) actress Fatima Sana Shaikh being roped in for 'Thugs of Hindostan' starring Amitabh Bachchan and Aamir Khan

It's official! Fatima Sana Shaikh roped in for 'Thugs of Hindostan'

Fatima Sana Shaikh
Fatima Sana Shaikh


There had been buzz for a while about Dangal (2016) actress Fatima Sana Shaikh being roped in for Thugs of Hindostan starring Amitabh Bachchan and Aamir Khan. A photo of her look test had gone viral recently. Yesterday, the film's writer-director Vijay Krishna Acharya finally announced Fatima's casting.


Aamir Khan and Amitabh Bachchan
Aamir Khan and Amitabh Bachchan


In a media release, he said, "The role of the girl is pivotal to the film, so it was crucial for us to find the perfect fit. Through a rigorous round of auditions and workshops, we found in Fatima a dedicated actor and a gifted performer of action."

Shooting begins next month and the film is slated for a Diwali 2018 release. Those in the know state Aamir apparently was keen to have his Dangal co-star on board.

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