Actor Sailesh Datar has been roped in to join the cast of historical TV show "Bharat Ka Veer Putra Maharana Pratap" as legendary poet Tulsidas.

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"Yes the production house has roped in Sailesh to play the role of Tulsidas. He has already started the shooting and his entry will be soon shown in the show," said a source close to the production house Contiloe Productions.

However, details of his role are still unknown.

The Sony Entertainment Television show chronicles the life of Rajput ruler Maharana Pratap and narrates tales of his valour.

"Banoo Main Teri Dulhann" star Ssharad Malhotra is seen in the title role.